Local Waters
East Branch Tully River
Royalston, MA · about 40 min from Greenfield (typical, off-peak)
The East Branch Tully MassWildlife lists as a major river — named USACE canoe lot, not a woods rumor.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
- Smallmouth bass
- Trout
- Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- 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
- USACE Tully River canoe launch on Doane Hill Road near the campground, Royalston. Free cartop pin. The lake ramp on Route 32 is a different card.
- Walk in
- Short from the Doane Hill canoe lot to the East Branch.
- Wading
- Small river above the lake. Confirm flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- Spring and fall. Confirm MassWildlife / DMF.
- Friday conditions
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Wind ? mph.
- Sky
- ⛅ 84° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:08 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:32
- Wind at dawn
- 0 mph · Mostly Clear · 55°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: 0 mph
- 10am: 0 mph
- 2pm: W 1 mph
- dusk: N 2 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 4- or 5-wt, nymphs, dries.
- Notes
- USACE canoe launch. Major-river trout water (East and West Branches). Confirm MassWildlife / DMF.
Campground traffic. Do not block the canoe launch.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
Concord Outfitters — book a day
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.