West Branch Narraguagus River Fishing near Cherryfield, Maine

• Overview

  West Branch Narraguagus River is a Washington County water, Maine side. Height above sea level is 52 feet. It lies lower than most water we list in Maine. The closest town, Cherryfield, is 1.1 miles away. The nearest city of size is Sherbrooke, 201 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on West Branch Narraguagus River

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Log jams gather bait and everything that eats it. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Washington County records list alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brown trout among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At West Branch Narraguagus River light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 67°F, with January the cold end at about 18°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Cold months ice the margins and pools; moving water stays workable, and everything opens by early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on West Branch Narraguagus River.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Round Pond sits 3.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For West Branch Narraguagus River in particular, ask before you travel.