Massachusetts
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington
Location Snapshot
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington is a western Massachusetts freestone tributary in the upper Westfield River system. Brown and rainbow trout define the fishery across rocky runs and pools.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01181000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
32°F
Wind
6 mph W
Wind gust
7 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 7 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
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Fishing Overview
The West Branch of the Westfield is part of the National Wild and Scenic Westfield, together with the main stem and the East and Middle branches.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
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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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