Penobscot County · stream · order 3 river · ~75 cfs typical
Cold Stream
Stocked 6× on record · MDIFW
Cold Stream is a stream in Penobscot County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Jun 5, 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
78°
60°
10 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
83°
62°
8 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
85°
62°
12 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 5 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | ||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 7 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 24 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 16 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Passadumkeag River2.1 mi
- Olamon Stream4.2 mi
- Olamon Stream4.2 mi
- Cold Stream Pond5.6 mi
- Cold Stream Pond5.8 mi
- Hoyt Brook5.4 mi
- Piscataquis River Reservoir5.4 mi
- Penobscot River Reservoir5.8 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 Stream fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold Stream?+
Cold Stream is stocked with Brook Trout in Penobscot County, Maine, most recently on Jun 5, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cold Stream get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Cold Stream peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cold Stream?+
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 Stream?+
Cold Stream is a stream in Penobscot County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated Jun 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.