Northeast
Smith River
Live Conditions
Smith River — Near Bristol
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
28.7 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
77° / 53°
0.04"
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
63° / 45°
0.91"
Thu
☁️Overcast
50° / 40°
Fri
🌦️Drizzle
55° / 36°
0.01"
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Smith River.
9.4
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Smith River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Smith River · May · Late Spring
🟢 Active now at 58.5°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Hendrickson tail end. Caddis active. Sulphurs (size 16-18) building. Light Cahill late month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Smith River
A small freestone in Grafton County. Stocked by NH F&G; a good early-season option when bigger rivers are running high. The lower river near Bristol confluence with the Newfound offers additional access. Less pressure than the White Mountains rivers — solid regional coverage water, not a destination fishery.
Regulations
NH fishing license required. Stocked sections under standard NH F&G regulations.