Hampden County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,088 cfs typical
Westfield River
Stocked 37× on record · MassWildlife
Westfield River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 20, 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
Drizzle
76°
66°
9 mph
44%
Fri
Showers
80°
62°
9 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
83°
66°
8 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Westfield River get stocked?
Going by 37 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
- Mill River0.3 mi
- Porter Lake1.3 mi
- Watershops Pond2.0 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Lower Van Horn Reservoir2.9 mi
- Van Horn Ponds3.0 mi
- Upper Van Horn Reservoir3.0 mi
- Country Club Pond3.0 mi
- North Branch Mill River2.7 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
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.
Westfield River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Westfield River?+
Westfield River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hampden County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 20, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Westfield River get stocked?+
Going by 37 records since 2026, stocking at Westfield 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 Westfield 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 Westfield River?+
Westfield River is a stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.