Essex County · reservoir · 115 acres
Upper Artichoke Reservoir
Upper Artichoke 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
82°
62°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
10 mph
12%
Sun
Overcast
86°
65°
13 mph
14%
↗ 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
- Lower Artichoke Reservoir0.7 mi
- Artichoke River1.6 mi
- Indian River2.0 mi
- Bailey Pond2.6 mi
- Mill Pond2.0 mi
- Powwow River2.9 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Parker River Reservoir3.1 mi
- Little Crane Pond2.8 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.
Upper Artichoke Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper Artichoke 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 Upper Artichoke Reservoir?+
Upper Artichoke Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex County, Massachusetts. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.