Suffolk County · stream · order 5 river · ~454 cfs typical
Charles River
Stocked 10× on record · MassWildlife
Charles River is a stream in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 12, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MassWildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
71°
64°
12 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
77°
61°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
89°
65°
10 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Charles River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mystic River0.9 mi
- Mill Pond (historical)0.7 mi
- Charles River Basin1.1 mi
- Frog Pond1.3 mi
- Storrow Lagoon1.8 mi
- Back Bay Fens3.0 mi
- Halls Pond3.6 mi
- Fellsmere Pond4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Charles River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Charles River?+
Charles River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 12, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Charles River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at Charles River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Charles River?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Charles River?+
Charles River is a stream in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.