New Hampshire
Contoocook River near Henniker
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01085000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
3 mph S
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 71°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 62°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.03 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 59°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 70°F / Low 54°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 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.
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage CONTOOCOOK RIVER NEAR HENNIKER, NH (01085000). 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 reaches on the Contoocook including Henniker fly-fishing-only water.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Contoocook 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
Central New Hampshire trout river near Henniker with stocked trout reaches and a designated fly-fishing-only section. USGS gage 01085000 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Contoocook Henniker stocking and year-round stocked-river listings include brown trout among primary stocked trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG designates Contoocook Henniker fly-fishing-only and stocked trout reaches; rainbow trout are a primary stocked target.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Contoocook Henniker stocking includes brook trout among stocked trout species.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Merrimack basin freestone/tailwater-influenced river corridor with stocked trout and special-regulation water near Henniker.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists along designated Contoocook reaches near Henniker; confirm current sites on the official NHFG boating and access pages.
Stocking information
NHFG stocking reports document Contoocook River Henniker stockings of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. 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
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current fly-fishing-only and stocked-trout rules on the official NHFG page before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Merrimack, 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
Merrimack
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Contoocook River (including Henniker special-regulation reaches)
Regulation Summary
New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations apply. Designated Contoocook reaches near Henniker include stocked trout and fly-fishing-only special rules; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits on the official NHFG regulations page.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
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