Hampden County · stream · order 4 river · ~20 cfs typical
South Branch Mill River
Stocked 8× on record · MassWildlife
South Branch Mill River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 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
76°
65°
9 mph
42%
Fri
Drizzle
79°
62°
4 mph
21%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
9 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does South Branch Mill River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- North Branch Mill River0.0 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Island Pond0.4 mi
- Lake Lookout0.6 mi
- Watershops Pond0.7 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Breckwood Lake1.3 mi
- Schnelock Brook1.3 mi
- Venture Pond1.9 mi
- Red Stone Lake2.3 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.
South Branch Mill River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Mill River?+
South Branch Mill River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampden County, Massachusetts, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Branch Mill River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at South Branch Mill River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Mill 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 South Branch Mill River?+
South Branch Mill River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.