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Shawsheen River Reservoir
Shawsheen 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
Drizzle
82°
61°
9 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
88°
65°
9 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
90°
65°
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
- Hussey Pond0.2 mi
- Shawsheen River Reservoir0.8 mi
- Bakers Meadow Pond1.6 mi
- Bakers Meadow Reservoir1.9 mi
- Rabbit Pond1.7 mi
- Merrimack River Reservoir2.1 mi
- Spicket River2.3 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- North Canal Reservoir2.4 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.
Shawsheen River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shawsheen 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 Shawsheen River Reservoir?+
Shawsheen River Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.