Massachusetts
Rainbow Trout in Massachusetts
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Massachusetts waters, with 339 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April.
When does Massachusetts stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Westfield River24×
- Deerfield River15×
- Quabbin Reservoir8×
- Ware River8×
- West Branch Westfield River8×
- East Branch Ware River6×
- West River6×
- Long Pond5×
- Cliff Pond5×
- Ipswich River5×
- Charles River5×
- Quaboag River5×
- Middle Branch Westfield River4×
- Stillwater River4×
- South Branch Mill River4×
- North Branch Manhan River4×
- Otis Reservoir3×
- Littleville Lake3×
- Sawmill River3×
- Onota Lake3×
- West Branch Swift River3×
- Lake Cochituate3×
- Quinapoxet River3×
- Lake Quinsigamond3×
- Shawsheen River3×
- Squannacook River3×
- Little Pond3×
- Ashland Reservoir2×
- Cold River2×
- Windsor Lake2×
- Lake Buel2×
- Chicopee River2×
- Pontoosuc Lake2×
- West Branch Ware River2×
- Pleasant Pond2×
- Sluice Pond2×
- Stockbridge Bowl2×
- Buckmaster Pond2×
- Uncas Pond2×
- Carbuncle Pond2×
110 more on the Massachusetts map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Ashland ReservoirMay 27, 2026
- Quabbin ReservoirMay 26, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 20, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 20, 2026
- Otis ReservoirMay 20, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 20, 2026
- Littleville LakeMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 18, 2026
- Deerfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Deerfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Deerfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Westfield RiverMay 15, 2026
- Falulah BrookMay 14, 2026
- Whitman RiverMay 14, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Massachusetts — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Massachusetts?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Massachusetts waters, including Westfield River, Deerfield River, Quabbin Reservoir. The full list is on this page.
When does Massachusetts stock rainbow trout?+
Massachusetts stocks rainbow trout most heavily in April, going by 339 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Massachusetts?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.