Penobscot County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,724 cfs typical
Piscataquis River
Stocked 14× on record · MDIFW
Piscataquis River is a stream in Penobscot County, Maine — 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
Overcast
79°
59°
10 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
9 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
86°
59°
13 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | ||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | ||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| May 14 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 14 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 7 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 2,250 | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
| Apr 29 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| Apr 29 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | ||
When does Piscataquis River get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Piscataquis River Reservoir0.1 mi
- Penobscot River Reservoir0.9 mi
- Seboeis Stream2.3 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Passadumkeag River4.2 mi
- Pond Farm Pond4.6 mi
- Cold Stream5.5 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
- Cold Stream Pond5.8 mi
- Olamon Stream7.9 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.
Piscataquis River fishing — FAQ
When does Piscataquis River get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking at Piscataquis River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis River?+
Piscataquis River is a stream in Penobscot 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.