Somerset County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,531 cfs typical
Dead River
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
Dead River is a stream in Somerset County, Maine — most recently on May 27, 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
80°
60°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
5 mph
32%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
62°
13 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | ||
| May 27 | Landlocked Salmon | 100 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Salmon Stream2.1 mi
- Moxie Stream2.6 mi
- Cold Stream2.7 mi
- Pooler Ponds3.0 mi
- Martin Pond4.4 mi
- Fish Pond4.0 mi
- Moose Pond3.8 mi
- Tomhegan Stream5.3 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.
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 Somerset County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.