Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~67 cfs typical
West Branch North River
Stocked 2× on record · MassWildlife
West Branch North River is a stream in Franklin County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
75°
64°
10 mph
49%
Fri
Overcast
78°
63°
4 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
7 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
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 brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- East Branch North River0.1 mistocked May 11, 2026
- North River Reservoir0.1 mi
- Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir1.8 mi
- Taylor Brook1.7 mi
- McLeod Pond1.8 mi
- North River2.4 mi
- Deerfield River Reservoir3.3 mi
- Albert Davenport Pond3.6 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 North River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch North River?+
West Branch North River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 11, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch North 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 North River?+
West Branch North River is a stream in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.