Worcester County · stream
West River
Stocked 12× on record · MassWildlife
West River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
81°
60°
6 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
7 mph
7%
Sun
Overcast
87°
65°
11 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does West River get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Still Corner Brook0.2 mi
- Mumford River0.9 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Meadow Brook1.1 mi
- Emerson Brook1.2 mi
- Calumet Pond1.4 mi
- Hecla Pond1.5 mi
- Caprons Pond1.4 mi
- Pout Pond1.8 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 River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West River?+
West River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Worcester County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 8, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West River get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking at West River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West 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 River?+
West River is a stream in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.