Maine
Saco River at Cornish
Location Snapshot
Saco River at Cornish is an inland southern Maine trout reach downstream from the New Hampshire border. The principal supported target is brown trout, with rainbow trout and brook trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
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.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1360 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.19 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01066000 · 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
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
32°F
Wind
7 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 53°F / Low 33°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Brown trout are stocked in the Saco River at Cornish, along with brook and rainbow trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Saco 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
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
York, 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
York
Management Category
Coldwater river
Regulation Scope
Saco River (Maine / Cornish reach).
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply on the inland Saco River trout reach. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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