Hampshire County · lake
The Oxbow
The Oxbow is a lake in Hampshire 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
Mostly clear
82°
63°
6 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
84°
65°
9 mph
2%
Sun
Fog
87°
66°
11 mph
22%
↗ 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
- Mill River0.1 mi
- Danks Pond0.5 mi
- Hulberts Pond0.6 mi
- Mill River Diversion Reservoir1.1 mi
- Broad Brook1.1 mi
- Manhan River1.1 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Rocky Hill Pond1.5 mi
- Paradise Pond (historical)1.8 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.
The Oxbow fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish The Oxbow?+
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 The Oxbow?+
The Oxbow is a lake in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.