Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~175 cfs typical
West Branch Carrabassett River
West Branch Carrabassett River is a stream in Franklin County, Maine. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maine's fish & wildlife agency; 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
80°
62°
8 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
9 mph
21%
Sun
Drizzle
82°
60°
8 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Carrabassett River Reservoir0.3 mi
- Alder Stream0.4 mi
- Pinnacle Pond0.8 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Little Indian Pond2.4 mi
- Hid Pond3.4 mi
- Tufts Pond3.2 mi
- Pennell Pond3.1 mi
- Safford Pond3.5 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.
West Branch Carrabassett River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Carrabassett 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 West Branch Carrabassett River?+
West Branch Carrabassett River is a stream in Franklin County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.