Maine
Magalloway River
Magalloway River
River · Maine
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide a live condition rating for this destination. Destination and fishery information is still available.
Fishing Overview
Rangeley Lakes Region Magalloway River corridor in western Maine. No live USGS Magalloway mainstem streamgage is assigned. Nearby New Hampshire tributary gauges and historic Aziscohos lake sites are not used as Magalloway destination substitutes. Current operator-reported dam flow is available separately from USGS. Water temperature remains unavailable, so recommendation coverage is partial. Boundary-water considerations may apply near the New Hampshire Magalloway / Umbagog system. Confirm special fishing laws in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Magalloway 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
Magalloway River from Lincoln Plantation to Magalloway Plantation with MDIFW-listed wild brook trout and landlocked salmon. Does not inherit Aziscohos or Rangeley chain lake species automatically.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists Magalloway River (Lincoln Plt to Magalloway Plt) primary fishery as brook trout (wild) and landlocked salmon (wild). Does not inherit lake species from Aziscohos or connected Rangeley chain waters.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists wild landlocked salmon for the named Magalloway River reach from Lincoln Plt to Magalloway Plt.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Western Maine Magalloway coldwater river habitat in the Lincoln Plt–Magalloway Plt corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Access may involve managed or private lands; confirm current public access on official MDIFW and land-manager resources. Live conditions rely on the dam-operator (Aziscohos) path rather than a production USGS gage; confirm current public access on official MDIFW and land-manager resources.
Stocking information
MDIFW Rangeley Region guide lists Magalloway brook trout and landlocked salmon as wild. Confirm any current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
Official sources
Magalloway special fishing laws can be reach-specific. Always verify current MDIFW lawbook and special-law lookup before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged river location
Oxford, 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
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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