Essex County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Great Swamp Brook
Great Swamp Brook 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°
61°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
9 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
86°
66°
11 mph
13%
↗ 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
- Bachelder Brook0.3 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Lower Millpond1.4 mi
- Parker River Reservoir1.8 mi
- Ox Pasture Brook1.6 mi
- Wheeler Brook1.9 mi
- Parker River Reservoir2.2 mi
- Upper Millpond2.2 mi
- Muddy Brook2.2 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.
Great Swamp Brook fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp Brook?+
Great Swamp Brook is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.