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Ipswich River near Ipswich

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Location Snapshot

The Ipswich River near Ipswich is a low-gradient North Shore Massachusetts river reach with a mixed freshwater fishery. Warmwater species provide the primary angling opportunity on this lower-river destination.

Current River Rating

Fair · 86

Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.

Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.

Partial water evidence · Medium confidence

Should I Go?

Wait

Timing Outlook

This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.

Why

  • Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Favorable Factors

  • Recent precipitation has been light.

Timing Evidence

Dusk low light is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow
49.6 CFS
Gage Height
3.16 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 01102000 · Direct monitoring location

Readings from past 7 Days

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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

40°F

Feels like

33°F

Wind

6 mph NW

Wind gust

12 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this gauge

Last 6 hours

0.00 in

Last 24 hours

0.00 in

Last 48 hours

0.00 in

Little recent rainfall near this river.

Next 24 Hours

  • Tue 8 AM

    Clear

    Temp 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Tue 12 PM

    Clear

    Temp 58°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 15 mph

  • Tue 4 PM

    Clear

    Temp 58°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Tue 8 PM

    Clear

    Temp 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Wed 12 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Wed 4 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Fog

    High 59°F / Low 39°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 31 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 50°F / Low 46°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 30 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Overcast

    High 60°F / Low 40°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Clear

    High 52°F / Low 37°F

    Chance 5%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 27 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

Brown trout are stocked in the Ipswich River near Ipswich, along with rainbow trout.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Ipswich River.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 23, 2026

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

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence
    Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall

    Source: MassWildlife

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    Source: MassWildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · MassWildlife

    Stocked · Spring, Fall

Official sources

Hatch Match

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Massachusetts

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River Details

Target Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Ipswich River near Ipswich. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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