Massachusetts
Brook Trout in Massachusetts
Brook Trout are on record in 97 Massachusetts waters, with 164 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April and May.
When does Massachusetts stock brook trout?
Waters holding brook trout
- Ware River8×
- Long Pond7×
- West Branch Swift River6×
- West Branch Westfield River4×
- Chickley River4×
- Middle Branch Westfield River4×
- Quaboag River4×
- Asnacomet Pond3×
- Quacumquasit Pond3×
- Squannacook River3×
- West River3×
- Sheomet Lake2×
- Baddacook Pond2×
- Lake Cochituate2×
- Quinapoxet River2×
- Stillwater River2×
- Middle Branch Swift River2×
- Munn Brook2×
- Ashfield Pond2×
- East Branch Housatonic River2×
- Burnshirt River2×
- Otter River2×
- Singletary Pond2×
- Pauchaug Brook2×
- Poland Brook2×
- Cold River2×
- Otis Reservoir2×
- Westfield River2×
- Cliff Pond2×
- Onota Lake2×
- Konkapot River2×
- Locke Brook2×
- Orcutt Brook2×
- Pelham Brook2×
- Jabish Brook2×
- Westfield Brook2×
- Fort River2×
- Lake Mattawa1×
- Knops Pond1×
- Moores Pond1×
57 more on the Massachusetts map.
Freshest brook trout stockings
- Sheomet LakeMay 21, 2026
- Baddacook PondMay 19, 2026
- Lake MattawaMay 18, 2026
- Lake CochituateMay 18, 2026
- Sheomet LakeMay 15, 2026
- Richards ReservoirMay 15, 2026
- Moores PondMay 15, 2026
- Knops PondMay 15, 2026
- Asnacomet PondMay 13, 2026
- Connor PondMay 13, 2026
- Stillwater RiverMay 13, 2026
- Long Sought-for PondMay 13, 2026
- Quinapoxet RiverMay 13, 2026
- Quinapoxet RiverMay 13, 2026
- Stillwater RiverMay 13, 2026
- Millvale ReservoirMay 13, 2026
- Lake SaltonstallMay 13, 2026
- Middle Branch Swift RiverMay 12, 2026
- West Branch Swift RiverMay 12, 2026
- West Branch Swift RiverMay 12, 2026
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Brook Trout in Massachusetts — FAQ
Where can I catch brook trout in Massachusetts?+
Brook Trout are on record in 97 Massachusetts waters, including Ware River, Long Pond, West Branch Swift River. The full list is on this page.
When does Massachusetts stock brook trout?+
Massachusetts stocks brook trout most heavily in April and May, going by 164 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brook trout in Massachusetts?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.