A decision on the longstanding practice of stocking trout in the upper Deerfield River will come before the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife next week, following a request from local anglers.

Biologists will continue to release hatchery-raised trout in the lower section of the Deerfield River and see if they are making it upstream.

Advocates for the Deerfield River affirmed their support for a request to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) asking the agency to cease stocking rainbow trout in the upper ...

Trout fishing in the Deerfield has become a yearround activity supporting several guide services and bringing business to rural Franklin County communities. “The river and surrounding watershed also ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Trout fishing season will officially open in Vermont April 12, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

A self-sustaining population of German brown trout inhabits the upper reaches of the Deerfield River, surviving on its own and winning fans who come from all over the eastern United States to fish ...

DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Connecticut River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited #450 is donating $500 to the Deerfield River Watershed Association to help with the Wild and Scenic River initiative.

Anglers can improve their chances of success by fishing their fly, lure or bait slowly along the bottom when Vermont’s trout season opens on Saturday, April 13.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife says trout are more active in warmer water, and they recommend a small to medium, low-elevation river or stream that isn’t too cloudy from spring runoff.

In this week's Berkshire Woods and Waters, Gene Chague talks trout in the Deerfield River, changes to goose hunting season, and some upcoming courses, classes and fishing events like Carp ...