York County · stream · order 4 river · ~145 cfs typical
Great Works River
Stocked 9× on record · MDIFW
Great Works River is a stream in York County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on Jun 8, 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
79°
63°
11 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
80°
61°
7 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
85°
62°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 8 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| Jun 8 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Jun 8 | Brook Trout | 100 | ||
| Jun 5 | Brook Trout | 150 | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 800 | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 300 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 100 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
When does Great Works River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April and June.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Leighs Mill Pond0.3 mi
- Salmon Falls River Reservoir0.6 mi
- Great Works River Reservoir0.8 mi
- Driscoll Brook1.2 mi
- Salmon Falls River Reservoir1.4 mi
- Rollins Brook2.0 mi
- Cox Pond2.1 mi
- Fresh Creek2.6 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.
Great Works River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Great Works River?+
Great Works River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in York County, Maine, most recently on Jun 8, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Great Works River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking at Great Works River peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Great Works 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 Great Works River?+
Great Works River is a stream in York County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated Jun 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.