Essex County · stream · order 5 river · ~214 cfs typical
Ipswich River
Stocked 9× on record · MassWildlife
Ipswich River is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 12, 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
71°
64°
15 mph
51%
Fri
Overcast
75°
62°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Ipswich River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brown trout → · All Massachusetts waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Clark Pond0.8 mi
- Rantoul Pond1.1 mi
- Stage Island Pool1.2 mi
- Labor in Vain Creek1.4 mi
- Eagle Hill River1.8 mi
- Paine Creek1.9 mi
- Six Goose Creek2.2 mi
- Rowley River2.6 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.
Ipswich River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ipswich River?+
Ipswich River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 12, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ipswich River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking at Ipswich River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ipswich 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 Ipswich River?+
Ipswich River is a stream in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.