Hancock County · stream · order 5 river · ~81 cfs typical
Dead River
Dead River is a stream in Hancock County, Maine. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maine's fish & wildlife agency; 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
81°
60°
10 mph
10%
Sat
Fog
84°
63°
10 mph
4%
Sun
Fog
79°
63°
11 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Alamoosook Lake0.8 mi
- Meadow Brook1.9 mi
- Hothole Brook2.0 mi
- Whites Brook1.6 mi
- Moosehorn Stream2.2 mi
- Hancock Pond2.4 mi
- Stubbs Brook2.0 mi
- Craig Pond1.8 mistocked May 8, 2026
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.
Dead River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead 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 Dead River?+
Dead River is a stream in Hancock County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.