Berkshire County · stream · order 4 river · ~42 cfs typical
Southwest Branch Housatonic River
Stocked 2× on record · MassWildlife
Southwest Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
73°
63°
10 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
78°
59°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
8 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Housatonic River0.5 mistocked May 11, 2026
- West Branch Housatonic River0.5 mi
- Morewood Lake0.9 mi
- Silver Lake1.3 mi
- Onota Brook1.8 mi
- Sackett Brook1.5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Pecks Pond2.4 mi
- West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir2.4 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.
Southwest Branch Housatonic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Southwest Branch Housatonic River?+
Southwest Branch Housatonic River is stocked with Brown Trout in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 6, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Southwest Branch Housatonic 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 Southwest Branch Housatonic River?+
Southwest Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.