River Open — prime stream season

Sawmill River (Montague)

Montague, MA · about 20 min from Greenfield (typical, off-peak)

The Montague trout river west of the Connecticut. A signed lot, not a mill-pond rumor.

Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first

Season

General-law trout streams are in the main season. Bag limits change after Sep 10. MassWildlife is the source of truth. Official rule

License

Massachusetts freshwater license

Park

Sawmill River Access nature-reserve lot, Montague (Meadow Road / Montague Center public pin). USGS gage is at Meadow Road.

Walk in

Short walk from the signed access to the public bank.

Wading

Small Pioneer Valley trout stream. Wadeable in normal water. Mix of public and private — stay on the access.

Usual window

Spring stocking. Summer only on cool mornings.

Wednesday conditions

SW 3 mph around dawn. Fine to go.

A setup that belongs here

4-wt, nymphs, dries, small buggers.

Notes

Named public access on a stocked Montague stream. Confirm MassWildlife / DMF.

If a bank is posted, leave. Small lot fills on stocking weekend.

Maps Call shop

Log this trip

Stays on this phone only. Nobody else sees it.

113 Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA 01742
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm (confirm before you go)

The MetroWest / Concord River shop. Call before a first trip on the Concord or Sudbury.

Call Website

Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.

Concord, MA · wade / shore · Half or full day — ask the shop

Good for: MetroWest rivers and ponds, first local trout day

Shop desk, not a scraped independent. Call them; they put you with someone they trust.

Call the shop Website