Smiles and memories made. They are all native or wild. We may have enough [water] for a bump around Sept. 25.. Over on the west side of Moosehead, the news from the Moose River is also encouraging. aren't fishing well. Along with Beach Pool
A little hiking will get
Some areas open in April.Access:GoodNon-Resident LicenseState of Maine. Good hatches continue to take place. Salmon and brook trout are also caught during the day. fishing it. A real good time to learn the dimensions of the pools and runs. The boat landing near the Big Eddy and the boat landing at the
Kennebec River River Levels & Streamflow Data Kennebec River 3 Streamgauges Max Discharge: 15,700 cfs Deepest Point: 9.33ft Maximum discharge along the river was observed at the Kennebec River At North Sidney with a streamflow rate of 15,700 cfs. Our fishing trips include all the necessary equipment (flies, rods, leaders, etc.) Fast rising water is only a problem from Harris dam to Solon. nr Houlton, Maine, Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine, North Branch Penobscot River nr Pittston Farm, ME, S. Br. 2000 to 2500 wadable in many areas Pertinent Data, Constructed - 1954 by Central Maine Power, Turbines - 4 @ 107,320 hp
This fly fishing only river is dam controlled, providing cool, clean water well into the summer from the massive Moosehead Lake. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility Many fish are caught here also. Accessing lakes and ponds should be avoided unless you can be certain of ice conditions by checking ice thickness. There are also some braided channels. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. One hundred and twenty miles as the crow flies will get you from
The train is seen cr These are the most important stoneflies on the river.There are a few species of Spotted Sedges. Almost too low. East Outlet Guide & Fly Shop at Wilsons On Moosehead Lake, Maine offers a variety of guided trips with something for everyone to love! If you have a connection this is the place to go. Maine Power, Turbines - 2 @ 5,760 hp Horizontal Fixed Blade, Generator - Siemens
Be Aware of the COVID-19 restrictions in Maine. EMMC will move COVID-19 testing site near Bangor International Airport, 7-on-7 passing game gives Maine high school athletes a chance to play football. Below Indian Pond the Kennebec River flows through a gorge and becomes quite remote. You should pay special attention to the
niveker Advanced Member core_group_3 0 2,620 posts Location:New England Trout are not stocked above Salon. The flow is around 100 [cubic feet per second] now, which is very low. Please be safe and enjoy your time on the water. Type of StreamSeveral TailwatersSpeciesBrook TroutRainbow TroutLandlocked SalmonBrown TroutSizeLargeLocationCentral MaineNearest TownsRockwood, MaineSeasonMay through September with a Catch and Release extension through October. The December fishing reportlists several small bodies of water that typically freeze first, but it is up to you, the angler, to test for ice safety. 800-557-3569, then enter the code for the proper river. Austin Stream, it opens late in the spring and closes before the Kennebec does in the
Water data back to 1901 are available online. By reading this article we . There is a great pool just below the dam and you should check it out from both sides of
Below the Madison dam is a stretch that produces good fishing and access is
The South River is a 10.6-mile-long (17.1 km) river in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States.It is a tributary of the Ossipee River, which flows east to the Saco River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.. 3000 + cfs Marginal at best but can be very productive around the dam and along any eddy line. The West Outlet is one of two outlets flowing from Moosehead Lake into Indian Pond. From Big Eddy down When the
There is nothing to report. - The water in the narrow side channel rips around Abby Point at . A great rod for this type of
There are several more dams located on the river as it flow through the Upper Kennebec Valley.Locals content that the river in the Upper Kennebec Valley is one of the best wild trout fisheries in the eastern United States. exactly devoid of Trout. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav8n=MSFPpreload("_derived/howto.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav8h=MSFPpreload("_derived/howto.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Rather than trying to wade below
(he did land the fish). Unlike the generic fly shop trout flies, we have specific imitations of all the insects in the Kennebec River and in all stages of life that are applicable to fishing. Kennebec River Data: Length: 230 miles Drainage Area: 5,870 square miles (above Merrymeeting Bay)Discharge at Merrymeeting Bay: 5,893 million gallons/day (avg. From Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond is just over three miles and consist mostly of pocket water with lots of riffles and runs. 344 ft above sea level, Penstock - 3 @ 16 ft in diameter; 100' ft length, Average Expected
This is probably the best way to fish
Here you can see a train trestle crossing the river and the water is swifter for longer as on the west branch the rapid water of the dam quickly East Outlet Guide & Fly Shop at Wilsons On Moosehead Lake, Maine offers a variety of guided trips with something for everyone to love! Landlocked salmon and brook trout are the two main species in this section of the river but it also holds some rainbows and brown trout. When
9.26 ft. If the flow is 2,000 cfs or lower
On the East Outlet if the water flow is: cfs = cubic feet per second 550 cfs (which is minimum flow by law) - You can wade almost anywhere and cross the river in many places. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav6n=MSFPpreload("_derived/info.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav6h=MSFPpreload("_derived/info.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Again, this should be good fishing. Anson on down to Madison is fairly deep flat
left) you'll find water that will test your wading skills as you venture out into it. mile long wide spot in the river. And rememeber the essential wading rule Just thirty to forty feet wide, the Roach flows six miles from . Join Renew Donate. depending on the flow and water level. Hinckley Bridge provide good access for most any size boat you want to launch. 61,300,000 kwh, Pertinent Data, Constructed - 1939 by Central Maine Power, Turbines - 2 @ 18,450 hp
tailwater is custom made for wading and for the 1st 600 yds. Transportation is also included! with a streamflow rate of 15,400 cfs. Plan your next day out with the latest snowpack depths and streamflow levels for thousands of locations. 7 Day Weather Forecast: (click the link below for more detailed weather info) ing The Kennebec River In Maine: Brown Sculpin and White Belly Sculpin and Articulated streamers, size 6/4Black Matuka and Olive Matuka Sculpin, size 4/6Blue-winged Olives: size 16 nymph, emergers, duns and spinners, Green Sedge caddis, size 14/16, larva, pupa and adults, Cinnamon caddis, size 16/18, larva, pupa and adults, Green/brown sandwich hoppers, 4,5,8,10,12. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav9n=MSFPpreload("_derived/knots.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav9h=MSFPpreload("_derived/knots.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } 2000 to 2500 cfs Still plenty of wadeable water but approaching the upperend for easy wading. If you want to fish better, more realistic trout flies, have a much higher degree of success, give us a call. And, if you don't know how to get here
the gorge towards the dam. discharge, others provide great tailwaters. KW output - 87,500 Total, Generator Voltage - 13,800 v, Generator Amps - #1 Unit @ 697, #2
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2500 to 3000 cfs Limited wading to a few pools. All the pools are easily accessible. big, weighted nymphs or streamers needed for pocket picking. There are plenty of parking places and trails that take you down to the river. watch your step, work the pools, or go pocket
You will also find some beetles.You definitely need streamers to match the smelt if you fish early in the season. It starts as two outlets from Moosehead Lake where it flows through two dams. Available Fly Fishing Only / November 1 - March 31 - Fishing limited from Dam to the Beach pool. spawning time (spring) you may catch a ticket. On the Roach River if the water flow is: cfs = cubic feet per second { section of the river drops at a rate of 25 feet per mile. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav15n=MSFPpreload("_derived/thursday.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav15h=MSFPpreload("_derived/thursday.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } East Outlet . Normal flows in the East Outlet for June would be nearly double what you had which holds the bigger fish for a while and makes down river fishing more realistic ( kind of bony down there at 1100 cfs. It however doesn't offer much in the way of wading and is a relatively confined
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4000 + cfs Downright dangerous. small boats. shuttle most anywhere on the route with a short hike you can reach fishable water. East Outlet Guide and Fly Shop at Wilsons on Moosehead Lake. The Kennebec flows from Moosehead Lake through the West Outlet and the East Outlet, both of which empty into Indian Pond. // -->