Oxford County · stream · order 5 river · ~116 cfs typical
Cold River
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
Cold River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Drizzle
75°
64°
10 mph
50%
Fri
Overcast
79°
62°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
86°
61°
8 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 400 | ||
| May 2 | Brook Trout | 450 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Maine waters with brook trout → · All Maine waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Charles Pond0.1 mi
- Little Cold River1.2 mi
- Horseshoe Pond1.4 mi
- Kezar Outlet1.1 mi
- Charles River1.1 mi
- Langdon Brook1.9 mi
- McDonough Brook2.0 mi
- Kimball Brook2.5 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.
Cold River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold River?+
Cold River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Oxford County, Maine, most recently on May 11, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cold 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 Cold River?+
Cold River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.