Northeast
Roach River
Gauge data unavailable for Roach River.
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24-Hr Pressure
28.29 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
73° / 44°
0.04"
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
55° / 43°
0.63"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
49° / 36°
0.02"
Fri
🌦️Drizzle
51° / 33°
0.07"
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 Roach River.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Roach River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Roach River · May · Late Spring
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SMELT RUN — wild landlocked salmon focus. HENDRICKSONS (size 14). Caddis starting. The marquee month.
River Map
About Roach River
A small remote river flowing from First and Second Roach Pond to Moosehead Lake at Kokadjo. Wild brook trout and wild landlocked salmon. Spring smelt run drives the best window; the river is dependent on spring snowmelt and summer rain and can run low and warm by August. Remote access via Greenville/Kokadjo through private timber lands.
Regulations
Heritage Brook Trout designation on portions. Maine fishing license + Inland Salmon license required. Check Maine DIFW for current regs and access. No live USGS gauge on this river — check conditions with Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville or Indian Hill Trading Post before the trip.