Going into stocking season in 2025 we were once again faced with a drought and also a  limited number of fish for the year. We picked up some rain soon after the October 16th start date and river flows improved.  With the water being cold we knew that the fish would find places to hold if needed and began by stocking the Cocheco and then the Lamprey.  The final stocking of the year on the Cocheco was November 12th. The Isinglass was stocked on November 15th, and the final stocking on the Lamprey was November 19th.  Due to continued low flows stocking on the Exeter River is questionable for this year but we do have a small block of fish set aside for it.

In 2024 we struggled with a drought and we were only able to stock the Cocheco and Lamprey Rivers. The flows on these rivers were marginal but the water was cold and both had good fishing until they froze over for the winter. We stocked 3,193 fish between the two Rivers spending around just shy of $32,000. The increased cost of fish has caused fundraising to be a year round effort to keep stocking quality fish. We raised this money thanks to many great business’ and individual donors. Please see our supporters page, and support the many great businesses that support our efforts!