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Lake Cochichewick

Lake fishing  Massachusetts · 06:25 - 18:53

Lake Cochichewick is a lake in Massachusetts. Most people come here for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
81°
Best day
Fri
82%
74°
Sat
85%
66°
Sun
85%
69°
Mon
82%
71°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 17:38–19:38

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:42–17:42 Major period 03:42–05:42 Minor period 11:32–13:02 Minor period 20:22–21:52

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
63°
19:00
59°
20:00
57°
21:00
56°
22:00
56°
23:00
55°
00:00
55°
01:00
54°
02:00
54°
03:00
54°
04:00
54°
05:00
54°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
82%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
82%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

Muskellunge fishing is usually best around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for muskellunge at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and sucker patterns for muskellunge.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Cochichewick is a lake in North Andover, Massachusetts that collects water from Weir Hill and other local uplands. Its overflow drains into the Cochichewick River, which joins the Merrimack. Brooks School, a private co-educational prep school, is located on the shores of the lake.

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More waters nearby

Chebacco Lake Massachusetts · 15.9 mi away Flints Pond Massachusetts · 21.4 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 22.9 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 23.2 mi away Union Boat Club Massachusetts · 23.7 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 23.8 mi away Onway Lake New Hampshire · 24.3 mi away Muddy River Massachusetts · 24.5 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Cochichewick?

The usual catches here are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Cochichewick?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Cochichewick?

Muskellunge is generally most active around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Cochichewick right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 14%.