The dominant feature of Fisk Meadow Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is the Dead Branch of the Westfield River. This slow-moving, meandering river has created a wide swath of marsh and flooded area. Beaver activity is common here and can greatly influence the amount of standing water on the WMA. Edges of the marsh transition from wetland shrubs to hemlock forests. Northern hardwoods can also be found here, increasing in frequency as one moves further from the flooded areas. The wetlands are most extensive at the northern end of the waterway where the headwater streams come together to form the Dead Branch.

Because much of the WMA is flooded, the most common means of access is by kayak or canoe which can be carried to the water from MA-143 at the southern end of the WMA. Access is also available from Old Chesterfield Road on the eastern side of the area. The road into the WMA is rough and challenging to travel but users can walk from the upper portion of the road.

The river and the beaver-impounded sections offer great wildlife viewing opportunities. Waterfowl frequent the area. Beavers can be readily seen from the roadway or from a kayak or canoe. River Otters have been known to use the northern section of the WMA. Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbirds, and other wetland-dependent birds can be seen here. White-tailed Deer and Moose use the uplands adjacent to the marsh. Fisk Meadows offers one of the best paddling opportunities in the Hilltown area and users will be guaranteed to see some wildlife activities.