New Hampshire
Cocheco River near Rochester
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 5.79 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01072800 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
5 mph NW
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.08 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 59°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 59°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 54°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage COCHECO RIVER NEAR ROCHESTER, NH (01072800). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). No live water-temperature series at this site. NHFG designates stocked trout water on the Cocheco from Rochester toward Dover (Watson Road dam to head of tide).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cocheco River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Seacoast-region New Hampshire trout river near Rochester. NHFG designates stocked trout water from Rochester toward Dover (Watson Road dam to head of tide). USGS gage 01072800 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG designates Cocheco River Rochester-to-Dover stocked trout water; brown trout are a primary stocked target on the documented Dover stocking reach.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Cocheco River Dover stocking includes rainbow trout among primary stocked trout on the Rochester-to-Dover managed corridor.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Coastal-basin river with stocked trout management on the Rochester–Dover corridor above tidal influence.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists along the Rochester–Dover managed corridor; confirm current sites on the official NHFG boating and access pages.
Stocking information
NHFG stocking reports document Cocheco River Dover stockings of brown and rainbow trout on the managed corridor. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current stocked-trout and tidal-boundary rules on the official NHFG page before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Strafford, New Hampshire
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Strafford
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Cocheco River (Rochester to Dover stocked trout reaches)
Regulation Summary
New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations apply. Designated Cocheco reaches from Rochester toward Dover are managed as stocked trout water; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits on the official NHFG regulations page.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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