South Branch Dead River
River · ME · Open in map
BITE OUTLOOK · JUL 14, 2026
South Branch Dead River has no live streamgage right now — for Brook Trout, work a Inline Spinner; best window around 22:44.
Derived from nearby weather + NWS forecast + 1 cited rule · how we compute this
Water temp
Flow
Clarity
Pressure
Best window
solunar · 97/100 Excellent
What to throw
What to throw
Brook Trout
No exact temperature rule — widened by temperature.
Brook Troutsilverworked through riffles
temp n/a, clarity n/a, summer → worked through riffles silver inline spinner
Source: In-Fisherman summer brook trout
Panther Martin Classic 1/8 oz ($4.99)Mepps Aglia #3 ($5.49)
Gear partners
Sonar and lake mapping earn their keep on a water like South Branch Dead River — find the depth and structure the bite is holding on, then match it to the picks above.
- Electronics & fish finders: Garmin · Bass Pro Shops — Fish finders, sonar & lake mapping
- Rods & reels: Abu Garcia (Pure Fishing) · Bass Pro Shops
- Boats & marine: Bass Pro Shops — Boats, trolling motors & marine gear
Map & access
Map & access
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FAQ
Frequently asked
What's the water temperature at South Branch Dead River?▾
No streamgage reports water temperature for South Branch Dead River; conditions are estimated from nearby weather.
What should I throw at South Branch Dead River right now?▾
For Brook Trout, a Inline Spinner matches the current unknown water and season. See the full ranked picks above.
When are the best times to fish South Branch Dead River today?▾
Solunar rates today 97/100 (Excellent); the major feeding window starts around 22:44.
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