Franklin County · reservoir · 31 acres
Sheomet Lake
Stocked 4× on record · MassWildlife
Sheomet Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 21, 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°
63°
10 mph
46%
Fri
Overcast
80°
62°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
9 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | 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
- Johnsonian Pond1.2 mi
- Collar Brook1.8 mi
- Gales Pond1.7 mi
- Williams Pond2.6 mi
- Richards Mill Pond2.3 mi
- Whites Pond2.8 mi
- Richards Reservoir2.5 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Hastings Pond2.5 mi
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.
Sheomet Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sheomet Lake?+
Sheomet Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 21, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sheomet Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Sheomet Lake peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sheomet Lake?+
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 Sheomet Lake?+
Sheomet Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.