Alone on a maine river, flyfishing again john holyoke. From the highlands and trout ponds of baxter state park to the lowlands and bass fisheries of the lower penobscot river, the penobscot region is one of the most diverse in the state in terms of both land terrain and fisheries. The region offers a myriad of fishing opportunities for high quality. Landlocked salmon brook trout small mouth bass in the. Recognized throughout new england as an expert on the elusive smallmouth bass and operating from a jet boat, charlie has consistently demonstrated his ability to locate and catch this exciting sport fish. Jul 19, 2017 our stay on the penobscot river was at penobscot river cabins in howland, maine. Join royce, bob, and lee r in old town maine on the penobscot river for a great smallmouth bass bite. This is why i enjoy providing guide services on the penobscot river. It flows from near the canadian line for almost 350 miles.
The biggest difference i see is between a lake environment and that of a river. I fish the entire penobscot watershed between medway and bangor, and frequently catch more. Fly fishing the penobscot river for trout in the state of maine. Penobscot river smallmouth bass tracewski fishing adventures. The penobscot river is 350 miles long and is the largest river in the state of maine. Remote fishing for maine brook trout, landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass are our specialty. American rivers named the penobscot as one of americas most endangered rivers every year from 1989 to 1996 because of existing or proposed dams. Small mouth bass fishing, brook trout fishing in maine and. And those anglers from away had a better chance of hooking a salmon if they were invited to fish by members of the penobscot salmon club. The prespawn is followed by the explosive top water smallmouth fishing during the spawn by may 20. Smallmouth bass swim in more streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs than any other gamefish, and exceptional, worldclass fishing opportunities for them are found across the country, from the john day river in oregon to the great lakes, to maines penobscot. The secret to consistently catching smallmouth from rivers is being comfortable fishing in current. The portion of the river which is of principal interest to the fly fisherman begins below the mattaseunk dam six miles north of mattawamkeag and extends downstream about 55 miles to the village of old town.
What a great fishing trip on the penobscot river maine with rich and two good friends from md. It travels mostly through a series of lakes until it is interrupted briefly by ripogenus dam. The stretch flowing between the towns of greenbush and passadumkeag see the maine atlas and gazetteer map 35 b5 to d5 represents a gorgeous section of bass real estate. The famous penobscot river flows but a few miles away. Its drainage basin contains 8,610 square miles 22,300 km 2. Smallmouth bass fishing on the penobscot river, greenbush. Forks area maine fishing trips maine guided fishing trips join our experienced guides on a fishin mission to catch some of the most challenging game species in the state including landlocked salmon, native brook trout, and the ornery small mouth bass. I fish the entire penobscot watershed between medway and bangor, and frequently catch more than 50 hardfighting river bronze backs per trip. None were over three pounds, but the river does hold smallies up to six pounds, according to zac. The fishing is extraordinary from june through october, and fall offers the bonus of spectacular foliage and crisp, comfortable days. Each trip includes beverages, snacks, a hearty lunch, a registered maine guide and all the equipment you need for a great day of fly fishing. A few days ago, one fisherman caught a 31inch striper on the same stretch of the river. Penobscot river rafting white water rafting in maine. The pigeon river begins at the blue ridge parkway in nc and ends in tn.
Jun 15, 2009 smallmouth streams follow, while the largemouth rivers will be revealed in the next issue of bassmaster. Fly fishing penobscot river maine the penobscot river is the largest river in the state of maine. Full day smallmouth bass fishing in maine inn by the river. Camp here or relax in a lakeside cabin, both within walking distance to two lakes, two restaurants with a rooftop bar, and the meeting place for our penobscot river whitewater rafting trips. Whether you are fishing for maine river smallmouth bass in the penobscot or st. Jul, 2017 the penobscot river is the premier river smallmouth bass fishery in maine, bar none. Smallmouth modern fly fishing methods, tactics and. If you are looking for an enjoyable day of smallmouth bass fishing on the river in knoxville, gatlinburg, pigeon forge, sevierville or the surrounding areas, then you have come to the right place.
Landlocked salmon brook trout small mouth bass in the north maine woods. Spend your days casting and catching as you fish along the excellent fisheries of the penobscot river where the smallmouth bass are feisty and in abundance. The penobscot pe nahb scot river from medway to old town in maine is sixty miles of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the eastern us. The scenery and outstanding fishing make this river one you must experience. Fishing can really be excellent in september until the water temperatures drop to the mid60s. A new england fishing original short film, drift highlights the amazing smallmouth bass fishery on maines penobscot river. As we roll into the dog days and the rivers warm, our focus shifts from landlocked salmon and brook trout to bass and pike on the fly on the androscoggin river.
With daily catches of 50 to 100 smallies, its no wonder its considered world class. Maines rivers were neglected and abused for years sufferi. Our prime season dates of late may through july are starting to fill up, so this is a friendly reminder to get in touch with us to secure your dates for a fishing trip in 2020. This 8,570 square miles of river waterway runs from the maine and quebec border and empties into the atlantic ocean at penobscot bay. Mary and jeff are the owners, and provide outstanding lodging at their first class cabins. It exist in the east and west branches of the penobscot river. Tight line fishing episode 4 maine penobscot river smallmouth. The 50mile main stem section of the river, along with its three major tributaries, offe rs a near endless variety of angling options.
Smallmouth bass with a live target bait ball square bill this past summer my family and i went to maine and spent a day on the penobscot river. Including the rivers west branch and south branch increases the penobscots length to 264 miles 425 km, making it the secondlongest river system in maine and the longest entirely in the state. The wide variety of habitat types offer a myriad of fishing experiences. Small mouth bass and brook trout fishing fishing trips by canoe on maines st. Maine smallmouth bass fishing weatherbys in grand lake stream. In his book, wild about maine, he shares tales that paint an image of the outdoorsmen, the breathtaking landscape with mount katahdin in the background, and the. The owner and sole fishing guide of river smallie adventures. Excellent smallmouth bass fishing penobscot river maine. On this trip you can enjoy catching smallmouth bass using flyfishing and spinning.
I live on the penobscot river and am fortunate to have a worldclass smallmouth bass fishery right at my door step. Many class i to iv rapids daunt the new throughout its course. I believe i have died and went to fly fishing heaven the picture above says it all what we experienced for 2 days of smallmouth fishing in a forever wild, paradise on new englands second largest river system, the beautiful and picturesque penobscot river. The penobscot river is the premier river smallmouth bass fishery in maine, bar none. The registered maine guides at kennebec river angler provide professionally outfitted fishing trips in maines kennebec, dead, and penobscot river regions. The penobscot indian nation has allowed twin maple outdoors to conduct fishing trips in this location. The stripers are biting all the way up to old town. The eleven miles of river from ripogenus dam to the abol bridge holds some of the most productive and captivating fly fishing water in the state of maine. Croix in washington county is a secret among local smallmouth chasers. For those who like excitement with their worldclass fishing for smallmouth bass, few rivers, if any, are better than the new.
Tight line fishing episode 4 maine penobscot river. John kirk of portland releases a smallmouth bass on the penobscot river in veazie on saturday. Jul 10, 2018 even upstream, fishing from shore on the penobscot, theres the chance of a goodsized fish swimming past. I guide regularly on two rivers and during the spawn, on south branch lake, all above bangor, maine. The penobscot river means waters of descending ledge which is the name given to it by the native people who occupied the penobscot valley. I live in lincoln, maine, one of several mill towns along this stretch.
West branch of the penobscot best months are may through september. Maine bass fishing with the penobscot guide service. I have, and the dream was fulfilled on a trip to quebec. He knows the water, where the smallmouth bass are, what they. Smallmouth bass can be caught in the lower penobscot at almost any time during the open water angling season. Smallmouth bass fishing on the penobscot river, greenbush to. Open water fishing trips and rates twin maple outdoors. Our lodge waters, folsom pond, although not producing the numbers of the penobscot, surely makes it up by size. The remote lakes and rivers we fish provide plenty of action for both the beginner and experienced angler.
Aug 11, 2014 follow along with the forney family as they head to penobscot river cabins in howland, maine to fish for smallmouth bass on the penobscot river. The penobscot river guide service is owned and operated by charlie bowe, professional smallmouth bass fishing guide for 21 years. The guys spend a few days on the river showing you how to catch these hard fighting fish. He knows the water, where the smallmouth bass are, what they are feeding on and will put you on them. If you are looking for an enjoyable day of smallmouth bass fishing on the river in knoxville, gatlinburg, pigeon forge. Penobscot river smallmouth bass trips the lower penobscot river is a world class smallmouth bass fishery. In honesty, anyone fishing for smallmouth in one part of the country can fish with the same methods most anywhere with a good chance of success. Croix river and baskahegan stream provide excellent opportunity for small mouth bass, while the north maine woods is an excellent place to fish for brook trout. Some choice rivers to fly fish are the penobscot and the sebasticook. Penobscot salmon club fish story down east magazine. Full day smallmouth bass fishing pound for pound, these are the hardest fighting fish maine has to offer.
Smallmouth bass on the penobscot river in maine youtube. Smallmouth bass fishing in maine guided fishing trips. Join royce and bob in old town maine as they teach you how to catch smallies on the penobscot river. Today, the penobscot is a success story, thanks to advocacy by american rivers, the penobscot river restoration trust, the penobscot indian nation, and others. Rivers are home to some of the best smallmouth bass fishing on the planet. Smallmouth streams follow, while the largemouth rivers will be revealed in the next issue of bassmaster. The piscataquias river in the howland produces great catches and feeds into the penobscot. Smallmouth bass swim in more streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs than any other gamefish and exceptional, worldclass fishing opportunities for them are found across the country, from the john day river in oregon to the great lakes and maines penobscot river. Our stay on the penobscot river was at penobscot river cabins in howland, maine. Later in life, with increased skills and knowledge, the younger thibodeau ventured farther afield in penobscot county in hopes of catching larger salmon, trout, and smallmouth bass.
May 27, 2018 alone on a maine river, flyfishing again. We woke up to 4 degree temps this morning, but this is going to end soon and before you know it, spring will be here and well be back fishing in the kennebec river. Penobscot river guide service charters and guides go fishing. Situated on the brewer shore of the penobscot rivers bangor salmon pool, the snug clubhouse is a touchstone to an era when atlantic salmon fishing attracted anglers from across this country and beyond.
The river has several species of fish that can be taken on the fly but the trout and landlocked salmon fishing is best. Located on the east branch of the penobscot river, bowlin camps lodge has everything a fishing enthusiast could ask for. Oct 05, 2017 join royce, bob, and lee r in old town maine on the penobscot river for a great smallmouth bass bite. Penobscot river smallmouth bass fishing maine 2014 youtube. Forks area maine fishing trips at inn by the river the. Smallmouth heaven on the penobscot river new england. Fishing in the penobscot river in maine smallmouth bass. Oct 17, 2019 what a great fishing trip on the penobscot river maine with rich and two good friends from md. Croix rivers or in any of the other accessible rivers and streams, you will find smallmouths almost everywhere. The smallmouth part one the ultimate bass fishing resource. I cant say enough about the lincolnarea smallmouth fishery or this section of the penobscot. We offer outstanding fly fishing float trips for maines four major cold water fish species. Whitewater rafting trips on the penobscot river meet at the katahdin adventure base camp, located at at the big moose inn in millinocket, maine. Even upstream, fishing from shore on the penobscot, theres the chance of a goodsized fish swimming past.
Twin maple outdoors bradford updated 2020 prices me. Oct 29, 2010 the penobscot river is 350 miles long and is the largest river in the state of maine. Host tom richardson takes a driftboat trip past the town of lincoln with guide zac glidden, and experiences what can only be described as smallmouth paradise. This was our second visit to the cabins, and again we were extremely satisfied with the accommodations, and the rental boats provided for fishing the river. Seasons, species, hatches, access and other facts about the penobscot river are included. It is a yearround fishery offering wade fishing for trout and float fishing for trophy smallmouth bass. By king montgomery the west branch penobscot river begins its journey just above moosehead lake and ends 50 miles later in the rivers main stem near medford. The penobscot river is located in the heart of maine and is a wonderful diverse river full of excellent fishing spots with head ponds, grass beds, shallows, and deep water providing over 60 miles of beautiful scenery and fishing. Fishing guide gatlinburg, pigeon forge, sevierville river. It starts on the canadian border which makes up the west and east branch. I received my captains license from the united states coast guard, and i am a licensed fishing guide in the state of tennessee. The three of us caught probably 70 smallmouth and i lost about a 5 pounder. In medway it comes back together forming the main river where there are endless oportunies to chase smallmouth bass. This stretch of the penobscot river is known for first class fishing and unmatched beauty.
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