Lake Cochichewick

Lake fishing Massachusetts · 05:36 - 20:05

Lake Cochichewick is a lake in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

76%

84°

Mon

77%

80°

Best day

Tue

77%

83°

Wed

74%

83°

Thu

73%

83°

Fri

76%

86°

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.)

77°F

Air temp

80°F

Wind

3 mph

Pressure

29.94 inHg → stable

Clouds

43.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:01

Best times today

Dawn 04:51–06:51 Day 06:51–18:50 Dusk 18:50–20:50

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 01:59–03:59 Major period 13:59–15:59 Minor period 20:31–22:01 Minor period 07:57–09:27

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

11:00

80°

12:00

82°

13:00

83°

14:00

84°

15:00

84°

16:00

84°

17:00

82°

18:00

80°

19:00

79°

20:00

76°

21:00

74°

22:00

73°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

38%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

37%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

35%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

31%

Active through the day, off season.

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Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Cochichewick?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Cochichewick right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 45%.