Water flow: Check www.usgs.gov for updates
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: early mornings or late evenings
Best stretch: Errol NH to Pontook reservoir and Berlin NH to Gilead ME
Best access point: Errol dam, Pontook dam, Gorham, Shelburne, Gilead
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Isonychia Black Caddis
Fish species: Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout, Landlocked Salmon, and Small-mouth Bass
Fishing season: Year round from Sawmill dam in Berlin to Maine From Berlin points north January 1st to October 15th
Nearest airport: Portland Maine (PMW)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: PowerTaper WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
The Androscoggin River emanates from the outlet of Lake Umbagog in Errol NH. From there the river flows south until it hits the White Mountains in Gorham NH. Here the river takes a southeastern course into Maine. The river's upper stretches from Errol to Berlin consist of a mix of fast rapids, long riffles, and slow water. This water contains rainbow, brook and brown trout. Landlocked salmon can also be found, ...
Book a float trip for open section of the river. This is the most effective way to fish the river at this time. Small copper johns and pheasant tail nymphs with indicators will bring fish to hand
Fishing in most of the river ended October 15. Fishing in the Gorham/Shelburne stretch remains open, barbless catch and release