and "Canoe Shuttle" information. MSFPhover = The best access is at Ft. Halifax Park. Stream Description: The Kennebec River flows through a series of dams for over one-hundred and fifty miles. very nice. still have to deal with rapid fluctuations in level and flow, but that's better than not The best part is, these fisheries are uncrowded, remote, and just beautiful bodies of water to spend a day on. When the water is low, we have two row frame rafts to get sports to those fishing holes on the Kennebec River! The West Branch can be accessed from Rt 15 or the road along the West bank of the river. The Kennebec River starts as two outlets from Moosehead Lake where it flows through two dams on the west side of the lake forming both the East and West Branches. In addition to a number of popular pools and runs which can be seen from the road (look for anglers and parked vehicles), anywhere a stream enters the river usually holds fish. Book your Kennebec River Fishing Float Trip today! Fish this time of season have their mind on each other and not so much on food. Transportation is also included! West Outlet:The other route from water. Keep the streamers and the terrestrials handy just in case. The water flows are again high. That is only three weeks away. American Museum of Fly Fishing's Controversial Invitation of Dick Cheney, Basic Knots for Fishing lines and Fly Lines. // --> . better fished from a canoe. You will need a wading staff of some sort to effectively wade it. Some of them provide cool water even during the warmer months due to bottom There Most wading anglers concentrate their efforts on the section of river between Moosehead Lake and the Sandy Beach just downstream of the highway bridge on the north shore. Poetry of Fly Fishing; Canturbury Tales; Preface to the Lyrical Ballads; The Prelude; Sunrise - The Deerslayer; . if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav13n=MSFPpreload("_derived/spey.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav13h=MSFPpreload("_derived/spey.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Muskies spawn when water temps are around 51 degrees. Access is generally gained from an unimproved road This section can also be fished from a canoe launched at the ball field just above the Route 201 Bridge in The Forks. Select a category to see topic filter options. This section flows through farmland and hills.One of the best areas to fish the Kennebec River is below the Shawmut Dam near Fairfield. In Bingham you will find Austin Stream. of Maine's larger Brook Trout as well as respectable Landlocked Salmon. In addition, although wading can be tricky (but not dangerous), there is public access at Carratunk Falls. "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: Fish this Stonefly fly pattern as if it's crawling or has become dislodged. There are plenty of runs just below the Bridge Pool that are also good places to fish.Theres also access for about a half mile on the north side of the East Branch of the Kennebec River at this point. Skowhegan: Below Skowhegan home of Weston Dam you'll find the Big Eddy pushing up against From the Big Eddy down to the islands about a mile below the boat landing you will Aways check for flows before heading out. Fabulous fall foliage, a leaping landlocked salmon, a campfire with a big sky full of stars will leave you with lasting memories. (he did land the fish). for an indicator. October Overnights on the East Outlet. Businesses and locations related to: East Outlet Guide & Fly Shop at Wilsons on Moosehead Lake. The Gorge is best accessed via the Harris Power Station near Indian Pond, the foot trail off the old Chase Stream Sluice Loop Road (west side), the Wooden Stairs at the Carry Eddy (east side), or by walking upriver from the Ball Field in The Forks. mile long wide spot in the river. find some reliable spring fishing. Link Copied. Heading downstream on either side of the river (dirt road to the right and path to the The TroutProStore Community is growing fast - join in! Follow up in May with the Quill Gordon hatches and the Hendricksons. This remote river is one of our favorites and it has a long-standing catch and release policy protecting its wild fish population. 1600 East Beltine Ave NE Solitude is the name of the game in the Gorge. It is dangerous!! The East Outlet of the Kennebec River is a relatively short 3.5 mile stretch of river. Bingham/ Wyman Dam Skowhegan/ The Great Eddy aren't fishing well. 344 ft above sea level, Penstock - 3 @ 16 ft in diameter; 100' ft length, Average Expected // -->