Massachusetts
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01181000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
2 mph NW
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 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
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 69°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 25%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Heavy rain
High 75°F / Low 59°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.42 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 70°F / Low 56°F
Chance 25%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 24 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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.
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage WEST BRANCH WESTFIELD RIVER AT HUNTINGTON, MA (01181000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Distinct from westfield-river-at-knightville (01179500 East Branch / Knightville Dam corridor) and from Westfield River East Branch Chesterfield Gorge C&R. river-trout AIR_DERIVED because no 00010.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at West Branch Westfield 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
Fishery overview
West Branch Westfield trout corridor at Huntington. Distinct from Knightville East Branch / dam corridor. USGS 01181000 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are a primary West Branch Huntington target.
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow trout are a primary West Branch Huntington target.
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout are present on the Huntington West Branch.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
West Branch Westfield trout habitat at Huntington. Not Knightville and not Chesterfield Gorge.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Huntington West Branch public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
MassWildlife stocks designated Westfield branch trout reaches. Confirm current stockings on the official trout stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
This destination is West Branch at Huntington only. Do not treat it as a second Knightville alias.
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
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington gauge reach
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife inland trout regulations apply. Westfield (all branches) is listed among major trout rivers; branches remain distinct catalog identities. Confirm current seasons and limits.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
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