Fishing in
Franklin County
Franklin County, Massachusetts has 400 named fishable waters, 22 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
172 waters
Waters in Franklin County
- Deerfield Riverstream21× stocked
- West Branch Swift Riverstream9× stocked
- Lake Mattawareservoir6× stocked
- Sawmill Riverstream6× stocked
- Sheomet Lakereservoir4× stocked
- Moores Pondreservoir3× stocked
- Richards Reservoirreservoir3× stocked
- Ashfield Pondreservoir3× stocked
- Middle Branch Swift Riverstream3× stocked
- Poland Brookstream3× stocked
- East Branch North Riverstream2× stocked
- Orcutt Brookstream2× stocked
- Pauchaug Brookstream2× stocked
- Pelham Brookstream2× stocked
- West Branch North Riverstream2× stocked
- Pelham Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Clesson Brookstream1× stocked
- Doolittle Brookstream1× stocked
- Keyup Brookstream1× stocked
- Mormon Hollow Brookstream1× stocked
- West Branch Brookstream1× stocked
- West Branch Tully Riverstream1× stocked
- Northfield Mountain Reservoirreservoir237 ac
- Lake Wyola Reservoirreservoir128 ac
- Upper Reservoir Bear Swampreservoir108 ac
- Leverett Pondreservoir91 ac
- Northampton Reservoir Upperreservoir83 ac
- Montague Power Canal Reservoirreservoir79 ac
- Tully Pondreservoir70 ac
- Lake Pleasantreservoir53 ac
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout16 waters
- Rainbow Trout13 waters
- Brown Trout9 waters
- Tiger Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake MattawaBrown TroutMay 26, 2026
- Sheomet LakeBrook TroutMay 21, 2026
- Lake MattawaBrook TroutMay 18, 2026
- Sheomet LakeBrook TroutMay 15, 2026
- Richards ReservoirBrook TroutMay 15, 2026
- Deerfield RiverRainbow TroutMay 15, 2026
- Deerfield RiverRainbow TroutMay 15, 2026
- Deerfield RiverRainbow TroutMay 15, 2026
- Moores PondBrook TroutMay 15, 2026
- Poland BrookRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
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Franklin County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Franklin County, Massachusetts?+
Franklin County has 400 named fishable waters, 22 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Franklin County?+
Waters in Franklin County hold brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and tiger trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Franklin County?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.