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Parker River Reservoir
Parker River Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Massachusetts's fish & wildlife agency; 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
74°
63°
14 mph
48%
Fri
Overcast
78°
62°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
9 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Wheeler Brook0.7 mi
- Parker River Reservoir0.8 mi
- Parker River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Great Swamp Brook1.8 mi
- Bachelder Brook1.7 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Lower Millpond2.3 mi
- Ox Pasture Brook1.8 mi
- Little Crane Pond2.5 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.
Parker River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Parker River Reservoir?+
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 Parker River Reservoir?+
Parker River Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.