Franklin County · stream · order 5 river · ~353 cfs typical
North Branch Dead River
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
North Branch Dead River is a stream in Franklin County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 26, 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
70°
61°
9 mph
46%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
60°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
84°
59°
4 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- South Branch Dead River0.0 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Stratton Brook2.1 mi
- Reed Brook2.2 mi
- Nash Stream3.4 mi
- Lutton Brook3.3 mi
- North Branch Dead River Reservoir3.9 mi
- Butler Pond4.8 mi
- Tim Brook4.4 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.
North Branch Dead River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Dead River?+
North Branch Dead River is stocked with Brook Trout in Franklin County, Maine, most recently on May 26, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch 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 North Branch Dead River?+
North Branch Dead River is a stream in Franklin County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.