Franklin County · reservoir · 21 acres
Richards Reservoir
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
Richards Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 15, 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
Drizzle
72°
62°
10 mph
49%
Fri
Drizzle
77°
60°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brook trout → · All Massachusetts waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Richards Mill Pond0.4 mi
- Lily Pond1.3 mi
- Hastings Pond2.2 mi
- Gales Pond2.4 mi
- Tilsey Brook2.9 mi
- Sheomet Lake2.5 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Johnsonian Pond3.2 mi
- Moores Pond3.5 mistocked May 15, 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.
Richards Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Richards Reservoir?+
Richards Reservoir is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 15, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Richards Reservoir?+
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 Richards Reservoir?+
Richards Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.