Franklin County · reservoir · 6,304 acres
Rangeley Lake
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
Rangeley Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 18, 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
69°
60°
9 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
76°
58°
10 mph
17%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
59°
7 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | ||
| May 18 | Landlocked Salmon | 900 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Maine waters with brook trout → · All Maine waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Dodge Pond2.5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Quimby Brook2.3 mi
- Ross Pond2.6 mi
- South Bog Stream2.2 mi
- Hatchery Brook2.4 mi
- Round Pond3.8 mi
- Perk Pond4.0 mi
- Haley Pond3.3 mistocked May 6, 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.
Rangeley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rangeley Lake?+
Rangeley Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Franklin County, Maine, most recently on May 18, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Rangeley Lake?+
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 Rangeley Lake?+
Rangeley Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.