What flies are hatching on the Kennebec River – The Forks right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Kennebec River – The Forks include March Brown, Hendrickson, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Kennebec River – The Forks?

The Kennebec River – The Forks is running at 518 CFS at the At The Forks gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Kennebec River – The Forks fishable today?

Yes — Kennebec River – The Forks is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 518 CFS at the At The Forks gauge.

Kennebec River – The Forks Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Kennebec River – The Forks — At The Forks

Fishable

518CFS

Discharge

2.02ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 17 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.8 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph28.8 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

77° / 59°

1.28"

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

80° / 59°

Wed

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Overcast

87° / 61°

Thu

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Overcast

87° / 67°

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?

⚡ AI

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

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Time of Day

Using: 518 CFS · Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sulphurs winding down. Mid-day heat — fish dawn and dusk.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Kennebec River – The Forks conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Kennebec River – The Forks · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sulphurs winding down. Mid-day heat — fish dawn and dusk.

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About Kennebec River – The Forks

Below Harris Station Dam — a famous whitewater corridor that doubles as a productive trout and salmon fishery when the dam isn't running heavy releases. The Dead River enters at The Forks, boosting flows. Smelt-run salmon in April–May, then brook trout, browns, and rainbows through summer when release schedules cooperate. Fish early or late to catch low-water windows.

March BrownHendricksonCaddisSulphurBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Maine fishing license + Inland Salmon license required. Some catch-and-release sections; check Maine DIFW for current regs. Flows controlled by Harris Station Dam (Brookfield Renewable) — radically variable; verify release schedule before driving.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Kennebec River – The Forks with more confidence.