Essex County · reservoir · 44 acres
Lake Saltonstall
Stocked 4× on record · MassWildlife
Lake Saltonstall is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
45%
Fri
Overcast
80°
59°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
88°
63°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 13 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Tiger Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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All Massachusetts waters with brook trout → · All Massachusetts waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Pentucket0.7 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Kenoza Lake0.7 mi
- Little River1.1 mi
- Little River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Frye Pond1.9 mi
- Millvale Reservoir1.8 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Johnson Creek2.2 mi
- Chadwick Pond3.1 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 Saltonstall fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Saltonstall?+
Lake Saltonstall is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout in Essex County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 13, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Saltonstall get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Saltonstall peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Saltonstall?+
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 Saltonstall?+
Lake Saltonstall is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.