Cumberland County · stream · order 4 river · ~76 cfs typical
Northwest River
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
Northwest River is a stream in Cumberland County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 21, 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
82°
66°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
85°
66°
10 mph
11%
Sun
Overcast
86°
62°
12 mph
17%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 100 | ||
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 100 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Fitch Mill Pond0.6 mi
- Rainbow Pond1.9 mi
- Bachelder Brook2.2 mi
- Adams Pond2.4 mi
- Chub Pond2.6 mi
- Woods Millpond3.5 mi
- Perley Pond3.6 mi
- Mill Brook3.5 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.
Northwest River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Northwest River?+
Northwest River is stocked with Brook Trout in Cumberland County, Maine, most recently on May 21, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Northwest 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 Northwest River?+
Northwest River is a stream in Cumberland County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.