Maine
Kennebec River at The Forks
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01042500 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
19 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
0.17 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 60°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 66°F / Low 56°F
Chance 29%
Precip 0.07 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 49°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 47°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 51°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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 Kennebec 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
Kennebec River at The Forks is a western Maine coldwater destination at the confluence corridor with wild brook trout and landlocked salmon emphasis plus stocked brown trout present. USGS gage 01042500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents The Forks gauge reach, not East Outlet, West Outlet, or the entire Kennebec mainstem.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW Moosehead Region guide emphasizes large rivers providing wild brook trout and landlocked salmon fishing; The Forks Kennebec corridor is within this coldwater moving-water management context. Dead River at The Forks is listed BKT/LLS primary nearby.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW Moosehead Region moving-water fisheries include landlocked salmon on Kennebec/Moosehead outlet systems including waters near The Forks.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brown trout occur in portions of the upper Kennebec system; wild brook trout and landlocked salmon remain the defining coldwater focus near The Forks.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Western Maine Kennebec freestone/regulated corridor habitat near The Forks with trout and landlocked salmon opportunity.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and town-corridor access patterns exist near The Forks; confirm current public access on official MDIFW resources and respect private land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS The Forks gage point.
Stocking information
MDIFW Moosehead / Rangeley Region materials document trout and salmon management near The Forks. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Kennebec special fishing laws can be reach-specific near The Forks. Always verify current MDIFW lawbook and special-law lookup before fishing.
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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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