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West Branch Swift River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

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Brook trout

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Brown trout

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General info

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

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42°25′7″N 72°22′28.2″W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch 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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FAQ about West Branch Swift River fishing

the West Branch Swift River is a stream located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42°25′7″N 72°22′28.2″W
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The most common species in the West Branch Swift River are:
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According to fishing regulations at the West Branch Swift River, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic salmon, Tautog, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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