Berkshire County · stream · order 5 river · ~108 cfs typical
West Branch Housatonic River
West Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Massachusetts's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
11 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
78°
60°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
8 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
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 River0.0 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Morewood Lake0.5 mi
- Southwest Branch Housatonic River0.5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Sackett Brook1.1 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Silver Lake1.3 mi
- Onota Brook2.1 mi
- Goodrich Pond1.8 mi
- West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir2.7 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.
West Branch Housatonic River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West 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 West Branch Housatonic River?+
West Branch Housatonic River is a stream in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.