Middlesex County · reservoir · 196 acres
Lake Cochituate
Stocked 6× on record · MassWildlife
Lake Cochituate is a reservoir in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 18, 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
Overcast
81°
60°
5 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
10 mph
23%
Sun
Overcast
89°
66°
11 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brook trout → · All Massachusetts waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Snake Brook0.7 mi
- Dudley Pond0.7 mi
- Cochituate Brook1.1 mi
- Sudbury Pond1.3 mi
- Norton Pond1.5 mi
- Beaverdam Brook2.3 mi
- Heard Pond2.3 mi
- Course 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.
Lake Cochituate fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Cochituate?+
Lake Cochituate is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 18, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Cochituate get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Cochituate peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Cochituate?+
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 Lake Cochituate?+
Lake Cochituate is a reservoir in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.