Essex County · lake · 38 acres
Lake Pentucket
Stocked 3× on record · MassWildlife
Lake Pentucket is a lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
Fog
74°
63°
10 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
80°
60°
5 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
10 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | 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
- Lake Saltonstall0.7 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Kenoza Lake0.9 mi
- Frye Pond1.2 mi
- Little River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Little River1.4 mi
- Millvale Reservoir2.2 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Johnson Creek2.9 mi
- Bryant Brook2.9 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 Pentucket fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Pentucket?+
Lake Pentucket is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 5, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Pentucket?+
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 Pentucket?+
Lake Pentucket is a lake in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.