Berkshire County · stream · order 4 river · ~137 cfs typical
East Branch Housatonic River
Stocked 6× on record · MassWildlife
East Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Drizzle
73°
63°
11 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
78°
60°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
8 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Brown 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 brown trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Housatonic River0.0 mi
- Morewood Lake0.5 mi
- Southwest Branch Housatonic River0.5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Sackett Brook1.1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Silver Lake1.3 mi
- Onota Brook2.1 mi
- Goodrich Pond1.8 mi
- West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir2.7 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.
East Branch Housatonic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Housatonic River?+
East Branch Housatonic River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 11, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Housatonic River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at East Branch Housatonic River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Housatonic 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 East Branch Housatonic River?+
East Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.