Fly fishing is best after the ice leaves our lakes. April 2, 2017 opening day of the 2017 open water fishing season in the moosehead lake region is april 1st. Angler guide provides fishing enthusiasts with relevant information about fishing the rivers, streams and lakes in maine. The season for fly fishing for salmon begins early may. This little short section of river thats only three miles long has attracted anglers from around the world for years. Lodging in grand lake stream, maine canalside cabins. Our east grand lake pontoon fishing machine has been retrofitted with new furniture. The kennebec river gorge in the forks, maine is wellknown for its exciting class iv whitewater rapids and rafting trips. Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for brook, brown, and rainbow trout fishing in saco river with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. The river is a bit muddy due to some heavy rain last week and big tides. Complete guide to fly fishing maine newman, bob on. Trolling with streamer flies or small lures provides the sport of seeing the leaper break surface in his efforts to escape.
Fly fishing grand lake stream in maine grand lake stream has been regulated as fly fishing only since 1903. Mike is the owner of chick hill guide service and is licensed for fishing, hunting and recreation. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. After ice out, fly fishing with streamers and nymphs. The higher the number on the river gauge the more units. Fishing licenses picnic areas restrooms vending machines concessions location. Fishing in grand lake stream landlocked salmon and togue lake trout, both cold water fish, are to be caught right on top with light tackle. Find out where the fish are biting, the best places to go and what baits and lures to use to catch big fish today. Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly fishing destinations in north america. Fishing reports maine maine guide fly shop and guide.
Grand lake stream, maine fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly fishing weather. Then one day, maybe 20 years ago i was fishing with a jim lapage from orvis, he asked how the nymph fishing was in the fall. An orvis endorsed fly fishing lodge in grand lake stream, maine, weatherbys is a fullservice operation providing everything you need to have a quality fishing experience. It is one of the few lakes that straddles the maine new hampshire border. Book your maine vacation salmon fishing trip maine lodging. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for brook trout, landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions march 1, 2020. Call us now at 80099leens or click the button below to get started. For now there are still plenty of fish in the east outlet. Water quality is good and the flow rate will subside this week due to the waning moon. Maine maine fishing reports we picked up a good bit of internet and social media exposure in orvis blog. East grand lake, washington county maine fishing map maine fishing series, g414 map january 1, 2010 4.
Find local fishing reports on the following websites to keep you uptodate on local fishing information. Grand lake stream offers the best in maine fly fishing if you are searching for the best landlocked salmon fly fishing experience in the world, then look no further than grand lake stream in maine. Laneys guide service grand lake stream, maine guidefitter. This allows anglers to target a variety of freshwater species. Fishing for smallmouth bass on east grand lake is legendary. If you have information to report please contact me at 6339505 or. Where, and when, you go fishing in maine depends on your favorite fishing style.
Grand lake stream, maine fishing report whacking fatties. This little short section of river thats only three miles long. Current fly fishing conditions are not so good today. The extensive rocky shoals are ideal spawning and nursery habitat for both smallmouth bass and lake trout. The maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife appreciates your interest in fishing and your support of our agency and natural resources. New orvis pro apparel designed for anglers, built for athletes. Revenue generated by license fees goes directly into enhancing our fisheries, providing a worldclass fishery for you, your kids and future generations. Add in a few rainstorms and the snowpack is nonexistent even in the mountains. About fishing reports for long lake near bridgton a detailed fishing report for the long lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Smallmouth bass range from two to six pounds, and east grand lake trout from four to 12 poundsbut catches of up to 26 pounds have been recorded. Welcome to the most complete report of fly fishing conditions in north america. Fly fishing only since 1903, grand lake stream has lured anglers from around the globe for nearly 2 centuries. Good hatches come first thing in the morning and late continue reading july 4th.
East grand lake maine fishing east grand lake, maine is home to one of the most successful landlocked salmon hatcheries in maine, and catches of six to eight pound salmon are common. February and early march continued new englands warmerthannormal winter and in southern maine, rivers and lake margins were free of ice by midmarch. This book is a compilation of fishing spots recommended by regional fisheries biologists. Maine fly fishing in grand lake stream at weatherbys. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the. Trout, salmon, bass and pike oh my been a long busy ride this spring.
Salmon follow the smelt, a favorite forage fish, into grand lake stream. Maine freshwater fly fishing guides for the best in salmon, lake trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass fishing category. Lets face it, theres a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Flows on the branch have been stable for the most part if not low for this time of year. Here is a new link that you can check to see if they are running water through the generators below the dam. Mdtreat detailsuse code mdtreat to receive 20% off. Maine fishing reports obsession sportfishing charters. Great east lake has a large volume of cold, welloxygenated water and extensive rocky shorelines, which makes it ideally suited for coldwater and warmwater fisheries management.
Maine fly fishing guided trips in the kennebec valley. Fishing report from the western maine mountains and beyond. Weatherbys maine fishing and hunting lodge, best maine fly fishing destination. I know yall love the gfr facebook group, but dont forget we have 1,000s of visitors each week on the original website. Maine fishing guide maine hunting guide service grouse. It is a sportsmans paradise and a mecca for maine black bear hunting, maine bobcat hunting, whitetail deer, landlocked salmon and lake trout fishing and other outdoor activities. Weatherbys has a full service fly shop on premise to help you find the right flies for grand lake stream. A detailed fishing report for the long lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Maine fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, hatch info, fly shop and fishing guides. Not long after the white suckers move it to spawn, another wave of salmon targeting the sucker eggs follows. This region is only one of four in the state that have native landlocked salmon cousin the mighty atlantic salmon. Maine fishing guide update mgo has acquired a new boston whaler to fish the central maine waters, as well as another runabout to fish the mid kennebec river for stripers. The only snow remaining was in patches in the shade of conifers. The site contains current fishing conditions along with articles of interest.
A young man reels in a fish at kriley pond in golden gate canyon state. You find a few hatching or laying eggs here and there. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a. It is unlawful to troll a fly in waters restricted to fly. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for grand lake stream in maine. Fly fishing maine salmon fishing grand lake stream maine. We look forward to hosting your next family vacation or fishing trip. Trolling for salmon is great fun and these magnificent fish can be caught all season fishing at different depths depending on the water temperature. Great east lake is a mediumsized water body at 1,768 acres and has a maximum depth of approximately 105 feet.
Hachey fly shop this fly shop has been a staple to the atlantic salmon community for years. Choose to fish anywhere in 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoir. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for striped bass, bluefish, football blue fin tuna and shark fishing in kennebec river estuary with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. East grand lake produces many salmon over eight pounds, and its not unusual to catch up to 30 salmon in a single day of fishing. Freshwater maine fishing regulations and seasons mdifw maine freshwater fish species. Jul 29, 2019 maine maine fishing reports we picked up a good bit of internet and social media exposure in orvis blog. Grand lake stream fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. East grand lake fishing news fishing conditions east grand lake weather center east grand lake fishing forum moon phase calendar safety personal flotation devices rules of the waterway. Between fairly regular snowstorms has been mild temperatures with highs above freezing and well into the 40s and even 50s in southern and central maine. We understand that you can go pretty much anywhere in the world to fish these days with the click of a button so we pull out all the stops to get you to our lodge. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for smallmouth bass, salmon, togue, chain pickerel, white perch fishing in downeast lakes with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. East grand lake, washington county maine fishing map. One major difference between the landlocked salmon and its larger relative is that the landlocked salmon are actively feeding while in the stream during the summer. Laneys guide service is located in the town of grand lake stream.
If this heat keeps up it will be having an effect on fishing overall. With a 21 ft maine freighter canoe we spin cast or fly fish for small mouth bass, wade fish for troutsalmon in the many maine rivers, streams, lakes and ponds, or troll for landlocked salmon in the spring and fall. East grand lake provides what many consider to be the best landlocked salmon fishing in maine. Maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife maine. The issue this year is the open water part of the equation is missing. East grand lake has one of the best, if not the very best landlocked salmon fisheries in maine. Conditions are finally stabilizing, and hatches are coming on strong from the kennebec to the west branch of the penobscot.
Grand lake stream stands alone as the worlds most famous original landlocked salmon fishing destination. Great striped bass action continues into july kennebec river casco bay fishing report july 6th, 2015 conditions. Grand lake stream, maine fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and flyfishing weather. Deep trolling with a single, heavy spoon and a sewedon minnow or smelt is the most successful method of fishing. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for saco river in maine. In fact, when the dam is not releasing those big water flows, the upper kennebec gorge becomes a pristine maine stream and fly fishing haven for brook trout and salmon. Cold mornings and relentless winds have made fishing a challenge, but if youre willing to brave the elements, you might be rewarded with a great fish. There are over 37,000 miles of rivers to choose from, and over 2,500 lakes. Approximately 5 miles east of jackson on cotton grove road. Top 10 maine, united states fishing charters for 2020. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for kennebec river estuary in maine.
Current fly fishing reports and conditions for downeast lakes in maine. To be honest i often forget its there but i have been there a few times this past year because not only is it a small fly shop but gayland can built and repair fly rods. Lake trout togue, introduced in 1956, have become established and utilize the rocky shoals for spawning. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for brook trout, landlocked salmon fishing in. Please mail all deposits to leens lodge, 368 bonney brook road, grand lake stream, me 04668.
August 1 in last weeks fishing report we discussed the fish ladder in the east outlet and how fish leave the river in search of. Fishing reports maine guide fly shop and guide service. This saltwater report is compiled by bruce joule, maine department of marine resources, p. If you tie flies, here is a partial list of flies to get you started filling your grand lake stream fly box. The striped bass have moved upriver into their summer haunts. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including white perch, pickerel, atlantic salmon, lake trout, brook trout and smallmouth bass here. We provide all of your meals, lodging, guides, equipment. West grand lake fishing news fishing conditions west grand lake weather center west grand lake fishing forum moon phase calendar safety personal flotation devices rules of the waterway. Weatherbys maine fishing and hunting lodge grand lake stream.
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