Massachusetts
Ipswich River near Ipswich
Current River Rating
Poor · 44
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2.8 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.37 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01102000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
5 mph NW
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.18 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 60°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Ipswich River near Ipswich, a North Shore stocked trout / mixed river filling the empty North Shore freshwater river slot. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are primary coldwater targets. USGS gage 01102000 (primary; alternate 01101500 at South Middleton also validated) provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the near-Ipswich gauge reach and should not be overstated as tidal estuary fishing.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ipswich River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Ipswich River near Ipswich, a North Shore stocked trout / mixed river filling the empty North Shore freshwater river slot. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout are primary coldwater targets. USGS gage 01102000 (primary; alternate 01101500 at South Middleton also validated) provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the near-Ipswich gauge reach and should not be overstated as tidal estuary fishing.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallPrimary stocked trout target on the near-Ipswich reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on the near-Ipswich reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout are present in the Ipswich system; summer low flows can limit coldwater windows. Phase 17A cites MassWildlife stocking geography for the river generally but does not support a brook-specific wild/stocked/established classification at the near-Ipswich reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
North Shore freestone/riverine habitat with seasonal stocked trout near Ipswich.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public and posted access varies along the Ipswich corridor; confirm current MassWildlife maps and local land-manager rules. Catalog coordinates are the USGS near-Ipswich gage point.
Stocking information
MassWildlife stocks Ipswich River reaches on Northeast District schedules. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for the Ipswich reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Massachusetts
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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