Maine
Carrabassett River near North Anson
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
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 · Low 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.
- 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
- 84.7 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.75 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01047000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.25 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 61°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 69°F / Low 58°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 50°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 52°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 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
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Fishing Overview
This stretch offers a mix of riffles, runs, and quieter pools that can hold trout through much of the season. Check the live flow and temperature readings above before planning a trip, and adjust your approach as conditions change.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Carrabassett 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
Carrabassett River near North Anson, a western Maine freestone tributary of the Kennebec that strengthens river density between Rangeley/Forks nodes and central Maine. Brook, rainbow, and brown trout are the coldwater targets. USGS gage 01047000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the North Anson gauge reach, not every Carrabassett tributary or the entire Kennebec system.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Primary coldwater target character on colder Carrabassett reaches; abundance is reach- and season-dependent.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on managed Carrabassett reaches; confirm current MDIFW stockings.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on managed Carrabassett reaches; confirm current MDIFW stockings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Western Maine Kennebec-watershed freestone with mixed trout habitat near North Anson.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access patterns exist near North Anson; confirm current public access on official MDIFW resources and respect private land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS North Anson gage point.
Stocking information
Confirm current MDIFW Carrabassett stockings on the official stocking report. Trout management can include stocked and wild components by reach.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws for the North Anson Carrabassett reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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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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