Essex County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Bachelder Brook
1 stocking on record · MassWildlife
Bachelder Brook is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MassWildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
73°
63°
13 mph
48%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
6 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
9 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Great Swamp Brook0.3 mi
- Ox Pasture Brook1.4 mi
- Parker River Reservoir1.7 mi
- Lower Millpond1.7 mi
- Wheeler Brook2.0 mi
- Parker River Reservoir2.2 mi
- Mill River2.4 mi
- Upper Millpond2.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bachelder Brook fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bachelder Brook?+
Bachelder Brook is stocked with Brown Trout in Essex County, Massachusetts, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bachelder Brook?+
Yes — Massachusetts requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bachelder Brook?+
Bachelder Brook is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.