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Berkshire County · lake · 194 acres

Lake Buel

Brown Trout — stocked in Lake Buel, MassachusettsRainbow Trout — stocked in Lake Buel, Massachusetts

Stocked 4× on record · MassWildlife

Lake Buel is a lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow 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

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Rain

74°

64°

9 mph

41%

Fri

Overcast

77°

61°

8 mph

Sat

Overcast

85°

63°

8 mph

pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2026
May 11Rainbow Trout
May 8Brown Trout
Apr 15Rainbow Trout
Apr 1Brown Trout

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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout

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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.

Lake Buel fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Lake Buel?+

Lake Buel is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 11, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Lake Buel get stocked?+

Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Buel peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Lake Buel?+

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 Lake Buel?+

Lake Buel is a lake 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.