Help Support our 2023 stocking efforts

May 2023

Greetings from Three Rivers Stocking!
We are starting to raise funds for our October 2023 stocking.  With our annual auction becoming cumbersome and costly we have been searching out new ways to raise money. In 2022 we applied for and received generous donations from the Fuller Foundation and Bass Pro Shops.  Kittery Trading Post, Foremax, and Waste Management once again made generous donations. We also received support from countless individuals who donated as well.  Please remember to support our supporters and thank them for supporting Three Rivers Stocking.  

Over the last few years Three Rivers Stocking has spent about $30,000 annually to stock the Cocheco, Isinglass, Lamprey, and Exeter rivers with large rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Once again this year due to rapidly increasing costs we are preparing to spend up to $35,000 to try to maintain the stocking levels that you have come to expect.

Again this year we are hoping that our online fund-raising initiative will be successful.
So, what’s in it for you? If you’re interested in quality fall and winter fishing, continuing this great program, keeping a pristine environment, and supporting Project Healing Waters for veterans – we need you to donate to help buy fish!
Some examples:(2022 prices)
-A single 13” Brookie costs $10.00!
-A single 14” Brown costs $15.00!

-A single 14" Rainbow costs $9.00!
-A single 22” whopper of a Rainbow costs up to $25.00!

We ended up spending around $28,500 stocking 2,845 fish for the 2022-2023 season, which was more than we took in from donations and grants.  We have mostly made up for that shortfall with a small but very successful spring social gathering and auction.  Big thanks to Newick's Lobster House in Dover for hosting this event. In preparation for this Octobers stocking we will be applying for grants, trying to host smaller auctions at a local restaurant, and will once again be counting on your continued support. So, how many trout can you buy? We’ve all had the joy of catching and releasing many of the fish we stock. 

Can you help us make this year a success? It’s up to all of us. Ask a friend to donate.

You can donate by sending your donation to Three Rivers Stocking Association by using the DONATE button above or mailing a donation to the address above. Remember that your gift is tax-deductible. 5013c Non-Profit EIN 30-0477212        
Tight Lines and we’ll see you on the river!

Thank you for your continued support.

Three Rivers Stocking Association Board of Directors