Somerset County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,178 cfs typical
Sandy River
Stocked 19× on record · MDIFW
Sandy River is a stream in Somerset County, Maine, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 27, 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
83°
61°
8 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
87°
61°
8 mph
7%
Sun
Overcast
85°
61°
12 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 225 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 75 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 75 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 75 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 75 | ||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 600 | ||
| May 26 | Brown Trout | 800 | ||
| May 26 | Brown Trout | 800 | ||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 1,600 | ||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | 800 | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 1,350 | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 315 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 180 | ||
When does Sandy River get stocked?
Going by 19 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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Nearby waters
- Pelton Brook0.6 mi
- Old Point Pond1.1 mi
- Hilton Brook1.3 mi
- Kennebec River Reservoir1.9 mi
- Jones Brook2.1 mi
- Sandy River Reservoir2.3 mi
- Kennebec River Reservoir2.4 mi
- Bombazee Brook2.1 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.
Sandy River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sandy River?+
Sandy River is stocked with Brown Trout in Somerset County, Maine, most recently on May 27, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sandy River get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2026, stocking at Sandy River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sandy 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 Sandy River?+
Sandy River is a stream in Somerset County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.