Somerset County · stream · order 5 river · ~784 cfs typical
Carrabassett River
Stocked 13× on record · MDIFW
Carrabassett River is a stream in Somerset County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 3, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MDIFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
60°
8 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
87°
61°
7 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
84°
61°
12 mph
20%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
| Jun 3 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 300 | ||
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 150 | ||
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 150 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 22 | Brook Trout | 300 | ||
| Apr 22 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 250 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 250 | ||
When does Carrabassett River get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Maine waters with brook trout → · All Maine waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Pooler Brook1.2 mi
- Mill Stream1.2 mi
- Fahi Brook1.7 mi
- Kennebec River Reservoir3.5 mi
- Jones Brook3.8 mi
- Kennebec River Reservoir4.0 mi
- Fahi Pond4.1 mi
- Boynton Pond4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ME regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Carrabassett River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carrabassett River?+
Carrabassett River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Somerset County, Maine, most recently on Jun 3, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Carrabassett River get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking at Carrabassett River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Carrabassett River?+
Yes — Maine requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Carrabassett River?+
Carrabassett River is a stream in Somerset County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated Jun 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.