Maine
Carrabassett River near North Anson
Location Snapshot
Carrabassett River near North Anson is a western Maine tributary flowing from the High Peaks toward the Kennebec system. Brook and brown trout provide the principal coldwater opportunity across freestone runs and pools.
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
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 142 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.06 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01047000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Partly cloudy
High 59°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 32°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 35°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 49°F / Low 33°F
Chance 15%
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
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Fishing Overview
The Carrabassett near North Anson runs from the Route 146 crossing to the Kennebec at North Anson.
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
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, Fall
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- 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
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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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