Northeast
Carrabassett River
Live Conditions
Carrabassett River — Near North Anson (~25mi below Kingfield)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
28.95 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
77° / 47°
0.01"
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
57° / 48°
0.71"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
54° / 39°
0.02"
Fri
🌦️Drizzle
55° / 36°
0.01"
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Carrabassett River.
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What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Carrabassett River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Carrabassett River · May · Late Spring
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Hendrickson tail end. CADDIS heavy. Sulphurs (size 16-18) building. Wild brookies in upper Carrabassett Valley active.
River Map
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.
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.