Maine
Grand Lake Stream
Current River Rating
Fair · 51
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
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 125 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.81 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01019000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
11 mph N
Wind gust
28 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
0.43 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 61°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 32 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 48°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 45°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 46°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 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
Washington County outlet stream below West Grand Lake Dam. USGS streamgage 01019000 (Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine) provides live discharge and gage height. Coordinates are a representative destination point near the village fishing reach. Confirm current special fishing laws in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book before fishing.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Grand Lake Stream.
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
Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream with MDIFW-managed stocked brook trout and landlocked salmon. USGS gage 01019000 provides live streamflow and stage. Models the named stream reach, not West Grand Lake itself.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists Grand Lake Stream primary fishery as brook trout (stocked) and landlocked salmon (stocked). 2026 current stocking report also lists brook trout and landlocked salmon at Grand Lake Stream Plt.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists landlocked salmon (stocked) among Grand Lake Stream primary fishery species. 2026 current stocking report lists landlocked salmon at Grand Lake Stream Plt.; absence from a single year would not prove the water is never stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Short outlet stream below West Grand Lake with coldwater salmonid habitat in the Grand Lake Stream corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists in the Grand Lake Stream village corridor; confirm current MDIFW access and special-law pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
MDIFW regional guide lists brook trout and landlocked salmon as stocked. 2026 current stocking report lists both species at Grand Lake Stream Plt. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Regulations can change and may be reach-specific. Always verify current Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws and special fishing laws for Grand Lake Stream before fishing; linked official regulations control.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washington, 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
Washington
Management Category
Coldwater river
Regulation Scope
Grand Lake Stream
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Grand Lake Stream has water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Target Species
Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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