Hampshire County · stream · order 3 river · ~20 cfs typical
East Branch Mill River
Stocked 4× on record · MassWildlife
East Branch Mill River is a stream in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, 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
Rain
75°
64°
9 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
79°
62°
7 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
81°
64°
6 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow 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 Mill River0.0 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Joe Wright Brook0.5 mi
- Unquomonk Reservoir1.4 mi
- Brass Millpond1.4 mi
- Graham Pond1.7 mi
- Bradford Brook2.5 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Beaver Brook2.5 mi
- Roberts Meadow Reservoir2.8 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 Mill River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Mill River?+
East Branch Mill River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 12, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Mill River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at East Branch Mill River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Mill 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 Mill River?+
East Branch Mill River is a stream in Hampshire 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.