Maine
Androscoggin River at Rumford
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1510 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.3 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01054500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.15 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 58°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 51°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 51°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 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
Western Maine Androscoggin River mainstem at Rumford. USGS streamgage 01054500 provides live discharge and gage height. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. This record is separate from the New Hampshire Androscoggin at Errol catalog destination. Confirm current fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Androscoggin 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
Fishery overview
Androscoggin River at Rumford on the MDIFW Gilead–Rumford Point trout reach. Rainbow and brown trout are the primary supported targets. USGS gage 01054500 provides live streamflow and stage. Does not represent lower Androscoggin bass reaches.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists brown trout (stocked) for the Androscoggin Gilead–Rumford Point reach. 2026 current stocking report lists brown trout on the same corridor at Gilead, Bethel, and Hanover; Rumford destination models this upper trout reach, not lower warmwater sections.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists Androscoggin River from Gilead to Rumford Point primary fishery as rainbow trout (stocked and wild). 2026 current stocking report lists rainbow trout at Rumford and Mexico. Does not represent the Jay–Brunswick smallmouth reach.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Western Maine Androscoggin mainstem freestone/regulated corridor at Rumford within the Gilead–Rumford Point trout management reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and municipal corridor access exists near Rumford; confirm current public access on official MDIFW resources. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
MDIFW lists rainbow trout (stocked and wild) and brown trout (stocked) for Gilead–Rumford Point. 2026 current stocking report lists rainbow trout at Rumford/Mexico and brown trout on the same corridor. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Regulations can change by river section. Do not apply Jay–Brunswick warmwater guidance to this Rumford trout reach. Verify current MDIFW lawbook and special laws for the exact section.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Oxford, 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.
River Details
County
Oxford
Management Category
Mixed river
Regulation Scope
Androscoggin River (western Maine / Rumford reach)
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply on the western Maine Androscoggin. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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