Oxford County · stream · order 5 river · ~353 cfs typical
Ellis River
Stocked 4× on record · MDIFW
Ellis River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 19, 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
Rain
75°
64°
9 mph
56%
Fri
Overcast
81°
62°
7 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
85°
62°
8 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 250 | ||
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 250 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Davis Pond1.5 mi
- Concord River2.1 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Otter Brook2.4 mi
- Barkers Brook2.4 mi
- Howard Pond2.4 mi
- Split Brook2.7 mi
- Howe Brook4.3 mi
- Meadow Brook5.6 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.
Ellis River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ellis River?+
Ellis River is stocked with Brook Trout in Oxford County, Maine, most recently on May 19, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ellis River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Ellis River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ellis 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 Ellis River?+
Ellis River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.