Worcester County · stream · order 3 river · ~58 cfs typical
Stillwater River
Stocked 8× on record · MassWildlife
Stillwater River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
Overcast
80°
61°
6 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
8 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
84°
65°
11 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 13 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Stillwater River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
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 brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Quinapoxet River0.0 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Edwards Pond1.0 mi
- Waushacum Brook1.0 mi
- Carrolls Pond1.4 mi
- Lily Ponds1.2 mi
- The Quag2.5 mi
- West Waushacum Pond2.5 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Trout Brook2.2 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.
Stillwater River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stillwater River?+
Stillwater River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Worcester County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 13, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Stillwater River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at Stillwater River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Stillwater 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 Stillwater River?+
Stillwater River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.