Hampshire County · stream · order 5 river · ~86 cfs typical
Fort River
Stocked 6× on record · MassWildlife
Fort River is a stream in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 7, 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
77°
66°
10 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
80°
63°
5 mph
17%
Sat
Rain
84°
64°
12 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Brook Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Old Mill Pond (historical)0.9 mi
- Parker Reservoir1.7 mi
- Lithia Springs Reservoir2.3 mi
- Mill River2.3 mi
- Russell Cove2.8 mi
- Hadley Reservoir2.4 mi
- Pearl City Pond3.2 mi
- Manhan River3.0 mistocked May 6, 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.
Fort River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fort River?+
Fort River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 7, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Fort River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Fort River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Fort 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 Fort River?+
Fort River is a stream in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.