What flies are hatching on the Carrabassett River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Carrabassett River include Hendrickson, Green Drake, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Carrabassett River?

The Carrabassett River is running at 47.7 CFS at the Near North Anson (~25mi below Kingfield) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Carrabassett River fishable today?

Carrabassett River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 47.7 CFS at the Near North Anson (~25mi below Kingfield) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Carrabassett River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Carrabassett River — Near North Anson (~25mi below Kingfield)

Marginal

47.7CFS

Discharge

2.46ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.43 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

59°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph29.43 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

69° / 50°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

66° / 43°

Sun

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Drizzle

63° / 47°

0.06"

Mon

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Overcast

61° / 40°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 47.7 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Carrabassett River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Carrabassett River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Carrabassett River

A freestone stream flowing from the Sugarloaf/Carrabassett Valley through Kingfield to North Anson, where it joins the Sandy. Wild brook trout in the upper reaches above Kingfield; stocked browns in the lower river. Heritage Brook Trout designations apply in upper Carrabassett Valley.

HendricksonGreen DrakeCaddisBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Maine fishing license required. Standard trout regs; Heritage Brook Trout designations in upper Carrabassett Valley — check Maine DIFW. CAUTION: USGS gauge 01047000 at North Anson is ~25 miles downstream of the prime fishing water near Kingfield — use for trend/direction only, not precise wading conditions on the upper river.

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Guides to help you fish Carrabassett River with more confidence.