News  Fall trout stocking begins in September

MassWildlife will stock approximately 73,750 trout starting in late September. About 27,000 rainbow trout over 14 inches, just over 40,200 rainbow trout over 12 inches, and about 6,500 brown trout over 12 inches will be stocked across Massachusetts this fall. These fish, along with the 455,000 trout that were stocked in the spring, will provide for some great fall fishing! Fall stocking season will begin around the last full week in September depending on water temperatures and will conclude in mid-October. Once stocking begins, visit mass.gov/Trout for a stocking report that is updated daily.

As the weather cools down, the fishing heats up! With fewer crowds, fall is the perfect time to get on the water. Check out our best fall fishing tips, including how to target bass and trout.