Where is Hinckley Brook?

Hinckley Brook is a river in Maine.

What is the water temperature at Hinckley Brook?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hinckley Brook in Maine is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 01029100, 7.1 miles away.

What amenities does Hinckley Brook have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Hinckley Brook include camping-nearby.

Updated June 13, 2026

Hinckley Brook

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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river in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01029100, as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

71°F

22°C

Streamflow

307 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.73 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge E. Br. Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon (7.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Hinckley Brook

H: 73° L: 56°

Clear

58°

Feels like 57°

Precipitation

10%

Humidity

86%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

60°

3 AM

58°

6 AM

56°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

65°

3 PM

72°

6 PM

68°

9 PM

63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinckley Brook?: Hinckley Brook is a river in Maine.
What is the water temperature at Hinckley Brook?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hinckley Brook in Maine is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 01029100, 7.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Hinckley Brook?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Hinckley Brook have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Hinckley Brook include camping-nearby.

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