What flies are hatching on the Magalloway River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Magalloway River?

The Magalloway River is running at 1,500 CFS at the Androscoggin River at Errol (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Magalloway River fishable today?

Yes — Magalloway River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 1,500 CFS at the Androscoggin River at Errol (proxy) gauge.

Magalloway River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Magalloway River — Androscoggin River at Errol (proxy)

Fishable

1,500CFS

Discharge

2.23ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.71 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph28.71 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

76° / 59°

0.34"

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

81° / 57°

Wed

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Overcast

86° / 62°

Thu

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Drizzle

89° / 68°

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: 1,500 CFS · Terrestrials. Caddis. Sulphurs tapering. Cold tailwater holds fish through summer.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Magalloway River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials. Caddis. Sulphurs tapering. Cold tailwater holds fish through summer.

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About Magalloway River

Below Aziscohos Lake Dam in the remote Rangeley region — a cold tailwater holding wild brook trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon. The early smelt run drives the spring fishery; the gauge sits right at the dam, giving an excellent read on the prime tailwater section just below. Heritage Brook Trout water; fly-fishing-only on designated sections.

SmeltHendricksonCaddisPale Morning DunSulphurBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Fly fishing only on designated sections. Heritage Brook Trout water. Maine fishing license + Inland Salmon license required. Check Maine DIFW for current regs.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Magalloway River with more confidence.