Massachusetts
Brown Trout in Massachusetts
Brown Trout are on record in 128 Massachusetts waters, with 225 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April and May.
When does Massachusetts stock brown trout?
Waters holding brown trout
- Westfield River11×
- Deerfield River6×
- Ware River5×
- Charles River5×
- Quacumquasit Pond4×
- Otis Reservoir4×
- Quaboag River4×
- Ipswich River4×
- Priest Brook4×
- North Branch Manhan River4×
- East Branch Housatonic River4×
- South Branch Mill River4×
- Lake Mattawa3×
- Shawsheen River3×
- Lake Denison3×
- East Branch Ware River3×
- Squannacook River3×
- Assabet River3×
- Chicopee Reservoir3×
- Sawmill River3×
- West River3×
- Onota Lake2×
- Littleville Lake2×
- Sudbury River2×
- Bradford Brook2×
- East Branch Mill River2×
- West Branch Mill River2×
- Konkapot River2×
- Lake Buel2×
- Fort River2×
- Manhan River2×
- Southwest Branch Housatonic River2×
- Connor Pond2×
- Long Pond2×
- Asnacomet Pond2×
- Sackett Brook2×
- Stillwater River2×
- Hudson Brook2×
- North Branch Hoosic River2×
- Williams River2×
88 more on the Massachusetts map.
Freshest brown trout stockings
- Onota LakeMay 28, 2026
- Quacumquasit PondMay 27, 2026
- Lake MattawaMay 26, 2026
- Onota LakeMay 19, 2026
- Littleville LakeMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Lake CochituateMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Knops PondMay 15, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Ware RiverMay 14, 2026
- East Branch Swift RiverMay 14, 2026
- Ashland ReservoirMay 14, 2026
- Sudbury RiverMay 14, 2026
- Sudbury RiverMay 14, 2026
- Shawsheen RiverMay 14, 2026
- Strong Water BrookMay 14, 2026
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Brown Trout in Massachusetts — FAQ
Where can I catch brown trout in Massachusetts?+
Brown Trout are on record in 128 Massachusetts waters, including Westfield River, Deerfield River, Ware River. The full list is on this page.
When does Massachusetts stock brown trout?+
Massachusetts stocks brown trout most heavily in April and May, going by 225 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brown trout in Massachusetts?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.