Maine
Allagash River near Allagash
Location Snapshot
Allagash River is a remote northern Maine wilderness river with a strongly native coldwater identity. The principal supported target is brook trout, with lake trout connected to the surrounding waterway system providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 86
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 495 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.31 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01011000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 50°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 50°F / Low 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 48°F / Low 33°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 44°F / Low 29°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild brook trout are in the Allagash River near Allagash.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Allagash River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Maine
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
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