What flies are hatching on the Dead River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Dead River?

The Dead River is running at 351 CFS at the Near Dead River gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Dead River fishable today?

Yes — Dead River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 351 CFS at the Near Dead River gauge.

Dead River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Dead River — Near Dead River

Fishable

351CFS

Discharge

3.75ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 20 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.82 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

50°FOvercast

Wind 2 mph28.82 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

62° / 47°

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

61° / 50°

0.09"

Wed

☁️

Overcast

69° / 52°

Thu

🌦️

Drizzle

64° / 52°

0.02"

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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: 351 CFS · Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Cold water slowing.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Dead River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Cold water slowing.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About Dead River

Below Long Falls Dam (Flagstaff Lake) — a cold tailwater supporting stocked brook and brown trout. Less celebrated than the adjacent Kennebec but a useful low-water option when The Forks is blown out by upstream releases. Joins the Kennebec at The Forks. Fishable on the right release schedule; flows can swing fast.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Maine fishing license required. Stocked sections under standard limits. Check Maine DIFW for any reach-specific rules. Flows controlled by Long Falls Dam (Central Maine Power).

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Dead River with more confidence.