Massachusetts
Swift River at West Ware
Location Snapshot
Swift River at West Ware is a Massachusetts tailwater reach below the Quabbin system with a trout-focused fishery. The principal supported target is rainbow trout, with brown trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 124 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.87 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01175500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
32°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 54°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Rainbow trout are stocked in the regulated-flow fishery on the Swift River at West Ware, along with brown trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Swift River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · SpringSpringSource: MassWildlife
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · SpringSpringSource: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked · Spring
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked · Spring
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Massachusetts
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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