Hampden County · stream · order 6 river · ~741 cfs typical
Ware River
Stocked 21× on record · MassWildlife
Ware River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 14, 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°
10 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
4 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
16%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | — | ||
When does Ware River get stocked?
Going by 21 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
- Quaboag River0.0 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Crystal Lake1.3 mi
- Jabish Brook1.8 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
- Lilly Pond2.0 mi
- Ware River Reservoir1.8 mi
- Swift River Reservoir2.3 mi
- Knox Pond2.1 mi
- Chicopee River Reservoir2.0 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.
Ware River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ware River?+
Ware River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampden County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 14, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ware River get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2026, stocking at Ware River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ware 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 Ware River?+
Ware River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.