Oxford County · stream · order 5 river · ~296 cfs typical
Swift River
Stocked 5× on record · MDIFW
Swift River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 20, 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
81°
64°
8 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
7 mph
8%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
61°
10 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 20 | Brook Trout | 750 | ||
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | ||
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | ||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 200 | ||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 200 | ||
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
- Androscoggin River Reservoir0.6 mi
- Androscoggin River Reservoir0.9 mi
- Androscoggin River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Scotty Brook1.2 mi
- Swift River Reservoir2.5 mi
- Joes Pond2.4 mi
- Edmunds Bog Brook3.6 mi
- Mount Zircon Reservoir4.2 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.
Swift River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Swift River?+
Swift River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Oxford County, Maine, most recently on May 20, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Swift River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Swift River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Swift 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 Swift River?+
Swift River is a stream in Oxford County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.