Grafton County · stream · order 3 river · ~22 cfs typical
West Branch Mad River
West Branch Mad River is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Hampshire's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
74°
57°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
62°
6 mph
24%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
62°
8 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Cascade Brook1.0 mi
- Osceola Brook1.2 mi
- Greeley Ponds3.6 mi
- Flat Mountain Ponds4.1 mi
- Black Mountain Pond5.1 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- East Pond4.5 mi
- North Fork Hancock Branch5.6 mi
- Lily Pond5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
West Branch Mad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Mad River?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is West Branch Mad River?+
West Branch Mad River is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.