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 310 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 310 CFS at the Near Dead River gauge.

Dead River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Dead River — Near Dead River

Fishable

310CFS

Discharge

3.62ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 16 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.69 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

67°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph28.69 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

79° / 59°

0.29"

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

81° / 60°

Wed

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Overcast

87° / 65°

Thu

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Overcast

89° / 68°

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: 310 CFS · Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sparse mid-day. Fish dawn and dusk.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Dead River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sparse mid-day. Fish dawn and dusk.

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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.