MA Salmon Stocking Underway

Fall stocking of retired broodstock salmon from the White River National Fish Hatchery by MassWildlife has begun and is anticipated to continue through the calendar year based on fish availability, staff scheduling and weather conditions. The fish range in weight from 4-18 pounds. To date, fish were stocked in the following waters: Southeast District-Little Pond and Long Pond in Plymouth and Peters Pond in Sandwich; Central District-Comet Pond, Hubbardston; Connecticut Valley District-Lake Mattawa, Orange; and Western District-Windsor Pond, Windsor. Updates on further stockings can be obtained in the Fishing area of the MassWildlife Web site or by calling MassWildlife District offices.
Anglers are reminded that Wachusett Reservoir will be open for fishing through Nov. 30. The Stillwater Basin area upstream of the railroad trestle is open while it's ice-free. Hunters wishing to hunt on Wachusett Watershed lands are required to apply for a free five-year permit from the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Division of Water Supply Protection. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope requesting an application to: DCR Division of Water Supply Protection. Wachusett/Sudbury Operations Center, 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583. Hunters dropping off applications at the office are reminded that their applications will not be processed that same day. For more information call (508) 792-7423 ext. 210 or visit www.mass.gov/dcr/waterSupply/watershed/documents/wachhunt.pdf.