Berkshire County · stream · order 4 river · ~73 cfs typical
Cold River
Stocked 4× on record · MassWildlife
Cold River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
Partly cloudy
78°
62°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
82°
65°
6 mph
10%
Sun
Drizzle
83°
64°
11 mph
29%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | — | ||
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 brook trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Pelham Brook1.2 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
- Chickley River1.4 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Mill Brook2.4 mi
- Upper Reservoir Bear Swamp3.3 mi
- Mill Brook2.9 mi
- Mill Brook Reservoir3.0 mi
- King Brook4.4 mi
- Lower Reservoir Bear Swamp4.1 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.
Cold River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold River?+
Cold River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 13, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cold River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Cold 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 Cold 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 Cold River?+
Cold River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.