Essex County · lake · 27 acres
Pleasant Pond
Stocked 2× on record · MassWildlife
Pleasant Pond is a lake in Essex County, Massachusetts, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 7, 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
73°
64°
13 mph
42%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
11 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | 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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Nearby waters
- Muddy Pond0.4 mi
- Cedar Pond0.8 mi
- Wenham Lake1.5 mi
- Pintail Pond1.8 mi
- Rockery Pond2.0 mi
- Longham Reservoir2.1 mi
- Cutler Pond1.9 mi
- Norwood 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.
Pleasant Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pleasant Pond?+
Pleasant Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Massachusetts, most recently on May 7, 2026 by MassWildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pleasant Pond?+
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 Pleasant Pond?+
Pleasant Pond is a lake in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MassWildlife · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.