Merrimack County · stream · order 5 river · ~802 cfs typical
Winnipesaukee River
Stocked 6× on record · NH Fish and Game
Winnipesaukee River is a stream in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NH Fish and Game; 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
Overcast
77°
64°
10 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
7 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Brook Trout | 380 | 4.22/lb | |
| Jun 3 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.92/lb | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 190 | 3.45/lb | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2.22/lb | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 200 | 3.77/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 200 | 4.08/lb | |
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Pemigewasset River0.0 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Winnepesaukee River Reservoir0.6 mi
- Chance Pond Branch0.8 mi
- Pemigewasset River Reservoir0.9 mi
- Webster Lake and Chance Pond1.4 mi
- Punch Brook1.8 mi
- Shaw Pond2.2 mi
- Giles Pond3.4 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.
Winnipesaukee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Winnipesaukee River?+
Winnipesaukee River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 4, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Winnipesaukee River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Winnipesaukee River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Winnipesaukee 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 Winnipesaukee River?+
Winnipesaukee River is a stream in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.