Middlesex County · stream · order 4 river · ~19 cfs typical
Hopping Brook
Stocked 2× on record · MassWildlife
Hopping Brook is a stream in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 22, 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
Drizzle
73°
63°
11 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
8 mph
21%
Sat
Overcast
89°
65°
9 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Roaring Brook Pond0.4 mi
- Shepards Brook0.7 mi
- Mine Brook0.7 mi
- Stall Brook1.0 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Charles River Reservoir0.9 mi
- Chicken Brook0.9 mi
- Park Pond1.2 mi
- Maple Street Pond1.3 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.
Hopping Brook fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hopping Brook?+
Hopping Brook is stocked with Brown Trout in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, most recently on Apr 22, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hopping 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 Hopping Brook?+
Hopping Brook is a stream in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated Apr 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.