Essex County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Dow Brook
1 stocking on record · MassWildlife
Dow 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
72°
63°
13 mph
51%
Fri
Overcast
76°
62°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
9 mph
2%
↗ 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
- Bull Brook0.0 mi
- Bull Brook Reservoir0.3 mi
- Dow Brook Reservoir0.3 mi
- Muddy Run1.2 mi
- Egypt River1.2 mi
- Ipswich River Reservoir2.2 mi
- Miles River2.7 mi
- Fourmile Pond2.3 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.
Dow Brook fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dow Brook?+
Dow 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 Dow 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 Dow Brook?+
Dow 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.