Worcester County · stream · order 4 river · ~65 cfs typical
East Branch Ware River
Stocked 9× on record · MassWildlife
East Branch Ware River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
74°
62°
10 mph
56%
Fri
Overcast
78°
58°
10 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does East Branch Ware River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Ware River0.0 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Burnshirt River1.5 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Canesto Brook1.5 mi
- Natty Pond Brook1.8 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Longmeadow Brook2.2 mi
- Asnacomet Pond2.7 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Mason Brook3.0 mi
- Parkers Brook2.9 mistocked Apr 23, 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 Ware River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Ware River?+
East Branch Ware River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Worcester County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 8, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Ware River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking at East Branch Ware 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 Ware 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 Ware River?+
East Branch Ware River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.