Middlesex County · lake
Dead River
Dead River is a lake in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Massachusetts's fish & wildlife agency; 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
76°
64°
10 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
7 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Squannacook River0.6 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Mulpus Brook1.1 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Squannacook River Reservoir1.4 mi
- Nonacoicus Brook1.9 mi
- Groton School Pond1.5 mi
- Squannacook River Reservoir2.1 mi
- Plow Shop Pond2.5 mi
- Nashua River Reservoir2.7 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.
Dead River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead River?+
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 Dead River?+
Dead River is a lake in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.