Essex County · reservoir
Salem Reservoir
Salem 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
Overcast
76°
60°
9 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
10 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
84°
66°
11 mph
11%
↗ 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
- Folly Hill Reservoir0.0 mi
- Frost Fish Brook0.7 mi
- Shoe Pond1.1 mi
- Mill Pond1.6 mi
- Wenham Lake2.0 mi
- Cedar Pond2.6 mi
- Goldthwait Brook2.8 mi
- Peabody Reservoir (historical)2.6 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.
Salem Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Salem 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 Salem Reservoir?+
Salem Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.