Bristol County · stream · order 3 river · ~12 cfs typical
Cotley River
Cotley River is a stream in Bristol County, Massachusetts. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Massachusetts's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
81°
60°
7 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
12 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
84°
67°
11 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Barstows Pond0.4 mi
- Richmond Pond1.0 mi
- Forge River1.5 mi
- Deep Pond1.7 mi
- Mill River2.1 mi
- Johnson Pond2.9 mistocked Mar 19, 2026
- Jones Pond2.9 mi
- Furnance Brook2.3 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.
Cotley River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotley 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 Cotley River?+
Cotley River is a stream in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.