Dead River (South Branch) Fishing and Stocking
Franklin County, Maine. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lists 3 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brook Trout), the most recent on Sep 30, 2026. Stocked in April, May and October in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Brook Trout | 400 | 12 in |
| May 18, 2026 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10 in |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Brook Trout | 200 | 9 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Brook Trout | 400 | 13 in |
| May 20, 2025 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10 in |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | Brook Trout | 400 | 12 in |
| May 22, 2024 | Brook Trout | 200 | 10 in |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Brook Trout | 440 | 10 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Franklin County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “DEAD R (SOUTH BRANCH)”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.