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Wading River

Stocked 2× on record · MassWildlife

Wading River is a stream in Bristol County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MassWildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Fog

72°

64°

11 mph

26%

Fri

Overcast

81°

60°

7 mph

23%

Sat

Overcast

89°

65°

12 mph

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

— 2026 —
Apr 21	Brown Trout	—
Apr 17	Rainbow Trout	—

Angler reports

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Field notes

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Nearby waters

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.

Wading River fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Wading River?+

Wading River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Bristol County, Massachusetts, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

Do I need a license to fish Wading 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 Wading River?+

Wading River is a stream in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: MassWildlife · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.