Worcester County · stream · order 5 river · ~240 cfs typical
East Branch Swift River
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
East Branch Swift River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 14, 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°
10 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
78°
62°
8 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | 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
- Middle Branch Swift River0.0 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Davis Pond0.5 mi
- Sunk Pond (historical)0.9 mi
- Flask Pond (historical)1.6 mi
- Prescott Brook1.6 mi
- East Pond (historical)2.2 mi
- Morton Pond2.9 mi
- Quabbin Reservoir3.3 mistocked May 26, 2026
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 Swift River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Swift River?+
East Branch Swift River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Worcester County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 14, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Swift 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 Swift River?+
East Branch Swift River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.