Franklin County · stream
Middle Branch Swift River
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
Middle Branch Swift River is a stream in Franklin County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook 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°
10 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
6 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 6 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 6 | 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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- East Branch Swift River0.0 mistocked May 14, 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.
Middle Branch Swift River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Middle Branch Swift River?+
Middle Branch Swift River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 12, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Middle 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 Middle Branch Swift River?+
Middle Branch Swift River is a stream in Franklin 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.