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Swift River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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General info

Swift River is a stream located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

42°14′8.9″N 72°19′59.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Swift River, MA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Amherst

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West Springfield

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FAQ about Swift River fishing

📍 Where is the Swift River located?
the Swift River is a stream located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Hampden County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42°14′8.9″N 72°19′59.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Swift River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Swift River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Swift River?
The most common species in the Swift River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 206 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 133 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 78 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Swift River fishing reports?
The latest Swift River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Swift River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Swift River, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Tautog, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Scup. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Swift River?

Fishing in Massachusetts requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Massachusetts, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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