Washington County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,525 cfs typical
Machias River
Machias River is a stream in Washington 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
75°
61°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
74°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
72°
60°
11 mph
4%
↗ 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
- East Machias River1.9 mi
- Meadow Brook2.2 mi
- Libby Brook2.7 mi
- Mill Pond3.0 mi
- East Machias River Reservoir3.7 mi
- Chase Mills Stream4.7 mi
- Middle River Reservoir3.8 mi
- Middle River3.8 mistocked Apr 30, 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.
Machias River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Machias 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 Machias River?+
Machias River is a stream in Washington County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.