River Open — flies and lures only

Androscoggin River (Auburn DIFW)

Auburn, ME · about 60 min from Portland (typical, off-peak)

Lewiston–Auburn Andro from the named state lot.

Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first

Around now

Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.

Smallmouth bass
Trout
Sunfish and crappie

Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.

Season

Aug 16–Sep 30: artificials only on general-law streams. This is fly water by state rule. Special laws still override. Confirm FLOAT / the law book. Official rule

License

Maine freshwater license

Park

DIFW state hard ramp, Auburn. Trailer parking. Signed public.

Walk in

Short from the state lot.

Wading

Big river. Shore fly.

Usual window

Apr 1–Sep 30. Flies/lures after Aug 16.

Friday conditions

Wind ? mph.

Sky: ⛅ 81° partly
Sun and moon: Rise 5:58 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:26
Wind at dawn: 0 mph · Mostly Clear · 44°F
Wind later: dawn: 0 mph

10am: 0 mph

2pm: NE 1 mph

dusk: N 5 mph
Flow: 1520 cfs · 2.0 ft · 3:15 pm · Androscoggin River near Auburn, Maine · USGS gauge

A setup that belongs here

6-wt, streamers.

Notes

DIFW public ramp. General law plus any local specials. Stay at this lot.

Maps Call shop

Log this trip

Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.

Shops

L.L. Bean Hunting & Fishing

95 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032
Store hours vary; fishing department inside the flagship

Classes and a full counter. Tourist, but they will talk to a first-timer.

Call Website

Guides

Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.

L.L. Bean — lessons and trips

Freeport, ME · lesson / shore · Walk-on classes and booked trips — ask the fishing desk

Good for: A first lesson, Portland-area day

Tourist flagship, but the fishing desk is real. Better for a lesson than a secret river.