Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical
Essex River
Essex River is a stream in Essex 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
Overcast
79°
62°
9 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
12 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
75°
66°
17 mph
11%
↗ 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
- Castle Neck River0.8 mi
- Lufkin Creek0.8 mi
- Farm Creek1.0 mi
- Soginese Creek1.2 mi
- Ebben Creek1.4 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Pond2.1 mi
- Haskell Pond2.9 mi
- Alewife Brook2.6 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.
Essex River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Essex 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 Essex River?+
Essex River is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.