Lake Cochichewick

Lake fishing Massachusetts · 06:22 - 16:34

Lake Cochichewick is a lake in Massachusetts. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

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Prime 86% The bite right now

Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

84%

74°

Fri

81%

71°

Sat

83%

58°

Sun

85%

53°

Best day

Mon

79%

53°

Tue

83%

58°

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.)

53°F

Air temp

54°F

Wind

8 mph

Pressure

30.12 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-11-04 12:06

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 15:19–17:19

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit

Major period 06:53–08:53 Major period 18:53–20:53 Minor period 00:48–02:18 Minor period 13:28–14:58

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

06:00

54°

07:00

55°

08:00

59°

09:00

63°

10:00

67°

11:00

71°

12:00

73°

13:00

74°

14:00

75°

15:00

74°

16:00

72°

17:00

68°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

86%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Northern Pike

Esox lucius

70%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Walleye

Sander vitreus

70%

Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

67%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

65%

Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.

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Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

63%

Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Lake Trout.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 striped bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.

Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.

Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.

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?

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

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?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Cochichewick right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 34%.