Maine
Magalloway River
Location Snapshot
Magalloway River is a remote western Maine river in the Rangeley Lakes system with cold forested water and regulated reaches. Brook trout and landlocked salmon define the principal coldwater fishery.
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide a live condition rating for this destination. Destination and fishery information is still available.
Fishing Overview
On the Magalloway, Aziscohos Lake is the impounded portion of the river.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Magalloway River.
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Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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Location and Access
Cataloged river location
Oxford, Maine
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River Details
County
Oxford
Management Category
Coldwater river
Regulation Scope
Magalloway River (Maine reaches).
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Magalloway River reaches have water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Target Species
Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon
Flow Regulation
Reach flows are influenced by Aziscohos Dam operations. Current operator-reported release is available separately from USGS through Brookfield SafeWaters. This destination is not USGS-gaged in the consumer catalog.
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