Narraguagus River
river in Maine
The Narraguagus River is one of Maine's prominent Atlantic salmon rivers, flowing through Washington and Hancock counties to the Atlantic Ocean at Milbridge. Its watershed also supports populations of landlocked salmon and native brook trout, offering diverse fishing throughout its various sections. The river is known for its scenic beauty and relatively wild character.
River flow last 30 days
The Narraguagus River is running at a healthy 829 cfs
- 01The Narraguagus River is running at a healthy 829 cfs, providing good oxygenation and cover.
- 02October Caddis are expected to be active, providing the last major dry fly opportunities of the season.
- 03Mahogany Duns may also be hatching intermittently on warmer, overcast days.
- 04Predatory fish like smallmouth bass, brook trout, and striped bass are actively bulking up for winter, making them receptive to larger food imitations.
- 05Subsurface insect activity, including various mayfly and caddis nymphs, remains a consistent food source.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blood Dot Egg
As trout and salmon species prepare to spawn, egg patterns become highly effective for opportunistic feeding by brook trout and pumpkinseed.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
This classic streamer imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for smallmouth bass, brook trout, and striped bass in cooler fall waters.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
A versatile baitfish imitation, effective for aggressive smallmouth bass and striped bass actively feeding before winter.
Silversides
Matches the Atlantic Silverside, a common baitfish during fall migrations along the coast, attracting striped bass.
Muddler Minnow
Effectively imitates sculpins and baitfish, a prime food source for aggressive brook trout in the fall.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the last major large caddis hatches of the year, drawing aggressive surface strikes from brook trout, smallmouth bass, and pumpkinseed on warmer fall days.
Buy at AmazonHare's Ear Nymph
A classic and versatile searching nymph, mimicking various active aquatic insects that remain a food source for brook trout and pumpkinseed subsurface in fall.
Buy at AmazonMahogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for brook trout and pumpkinseed.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Cherryfield Dam
A major fishway and holding area for migrating salmon, offering good observation and fishing opportunities.
Deblois Hatchery Pool
Area near the former hatchery, often holds fish attracted by the consistent flow and colder water.
Milbridge Access
Access points in the lower, tidally influenced section near Milbridge, productive for early-season salmon.
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Maine season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Quick answers
Common questions about Narraguagus River.
What flies work best on Narraguagus River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Narraguagus River right now are Shad Dart (80% confidence), San Juan Worm (80% confidence), Hendrickson (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Narraguagus River?
Narraguagus River holds Shad, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth bass, Brook trout, Striped bass. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Narraguagus River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Narraguagus River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Narraguagus River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Narraguagus River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.