Hampden County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,216 cfs typical
Chicopee River
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
Chicopee River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
Rain
76°
66°
9 mph
45%
Fri
Overcast
81°
63°
5 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
90°
64°
10 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Goldine Brook0.2 mi
- Chicopee River Reservoir1.1 mi
- Bemis Pond1.6 mi
- Bemis Pond Upper Reservoir1.6 mi
- Lower Van Horn Reservoir2.0 mi
- Upper Van Horn Reservoir2.0 mi
- Van Horn Ponds2.0 mi
- Ashley Cutoff2.4 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.
Chicopee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chicopee River?+
Chicopee River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampden County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 8, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Chicopee 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 Chicopee River?+
Chicopee River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.