York County · stream · order 7 river · ~3,504 cfs typical
Saco River
Stocked 12× on record · MDIFW
Saco River is a stream in York County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown 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
Rain
73°
63°
17 mph
35%
Fri
Overcast
73°
66°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
76°
62°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 150 | ||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 250 | ||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 300 | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 150 | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
When does Saco River get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Maine waters with brook trout → · All Maine waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Short Pond0.9 mi
- Long Pond1.2 mi
- Lords Pond2.1 mi
- Etherington Pond2.4 mi
- Goosefare Brook2.4 mi
- Great Pond2.0 mi
- Lily Pond2.7 mi
- Milliken Pond4.1 mistocked Apr 28, 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.
Saco River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Saco River?+
Saco River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in York County, Maine, most recently on May 21, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Saco River get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking at Saco River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Saco 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 Saco River?+
Saco River is a stream in York 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.