Cumberland County · stream · order 5 river · ~291 cfs typical
Royal River
Stocked 10× on record · MDIFW
Royal River is a stream in Cumberland County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 14, 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
75°
64°
13 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
75°
64°
9 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
77°
62°
9 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 200 | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | 300 | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | 600 | ||
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 150 | ||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 300 | ||
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
When does Royal River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
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 brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Cousins River0.2 mi
- Pratts Brook1.6 mi
- Merrill Brook2.6 mi
- Royal River Reservoir2.2 mi
- Harraseeket River2.2 mi
- Frost Gully Brook4.6 mi
- Mill Stream5.2 mi
- Collins Brook6.8 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.
Royal River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Royal River?+
Royal River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Cumberland County, Maine, most recently on May 14, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Royal River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at Royal River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Royal 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 Royal River?+
Royal River is a stream in Cumberland County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.