Grand lake stream is highly regarded as an ecotourism area and is known as a sportsmans paradise. Fall salmon season starts soon get your reservations in today late september brings the salmon home to spawn. We caught landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, brookies and suckers. Salmon fishing maine fishing bass fishing fly fishing.
Stocks of landlocked salmon have lured anglers to grand lake stream for nearly 200 years. Top 10 streamers for grand lake stream flies for fishing in maine. Atlantic salmon or salmo salar or bay salmon or black salmon or caplinscull salmon or fiddler or grilse or grilt or kelt. Fish for landlocked salmon in grand lake stream in downeast maine. Salmon caught under landlocked salmon rules should not be recorded. This occurred in 1868 using salmon eggs obtained at grand lake stream the previous year. April means iceout landlocked salmon and lake trout togue fishing on the world famous west grand lake in grand lake stream maine and east grand lake in forest city. Three miles long of fly fishing only for landlocked salmon guides available. Pdf nonanadromous atlantic salmon salmo salar exhibit a combination of. For a shot at both salmon and lake trout in a single trip, anglers may want to try sebago lake, thompson lake, auburn lake, and kezar lake. Especially in grand lake stream, where the waters are always gin clear. Grand lake fishing map colorado vacation directory.
Grand lake stream is open for fishing april 1october 20. 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. Salmon and lake trout fishing laneys guide service. Perhaps one of the bestknown landlocked salmon waters in maine, west grand lake is one of only four waterways that historically held landlocked salmon. Kevin winsor, maine guide, releases a nice salmon during the hendrickson hatch on grand lake. Fishing vacations west grand lake is open for fishing from ice out through october 20.
Today, landlocked salmon provide the primary fishery in. Landlocked salmon fishing in maine in the maine hunting and fishing trip planner2003 the state of maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife stated west grand lake, another original home of landlocked salmon, may rightly be said to offer the best salmon fishing in the world. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for grand lake stream in maine. With east grand lake arguably maines best piece of landlock water, silversides in the streams, and spednic lake a hop away, this is a good place to be. Fishing for landlocked salmon in maine maine guides online. To make the day even better i cooked up some ruffed grouse chicken wings in. Our landlocked salmon fishing season starts strong each year in early may, and continues full strength through june. Cayuga lake grand slam fishing the finger lakes youtube. In 2011 this included 305 landlocked salmon, with a total weight of 2,622 pounds 1,189 kg, and 1,845 rainbow trout weighing 2,589 pounds 1,174 kg. This occurred in 1868, using salmon eggs obtained at grand lake stream the previous year. Angler holding an atlantic salmon caught in the rapids on st.
The united states government first opened a fish hatchery at grand lake stream in 1875, making it one of the oldest sites of fish hatchery activities in the country. Fly fishing only since 1903, grand lake stream has lured anglers from around the globe for nearly 2 centuries. Landlocked salmon normally are not as large as their searun cousins. Grand lake motorized boats and portable ice fishing shelters are allowed on the lake. The14,340acre lake is situated in a wilderness setting in maines downeastregion. There is much history with streamer patterns in maine, with the gray ghost being the most famous tied by a carrie stevens in. Cathance lake in washington county was probably the first maine lake to be artificially stocked with landlocked salmon. Species reared at the grand lake stream facility include landlocked salmon and brook trout. Since their introduction to long lake in the 1980s landlocked atlantic salmon have become prevalent and popular among our clientele. The facilitys annual production is 80,000 catchable fish 15,000 lbs fun facts. Fishing in washington 201819 fishing regulation pamphlet wdfw. If youve ever fished grand lake stream or if you plan to fish grand lake stream this is a book you should have. The wind may blow and the temperatures can be cold but the fishing is hot, up to 35 fish landed a. Today, landlocked salmon provide the primary fishery in 176 lakes.
Paddle trips along grand lake s scenic shoreline are a. Pdf lifehistory variability and conservation status of landlocked. Theyre studying landlocked salmon at love lake, washington county, me. Fishing for landlocked salmon on grand lake at leens lodge remains one of the premier salmon fishing experiences in all of north america. You can also fish for lake trout, smallmouth bass and lakewhitefish.
Croix river and grand lakes watershed over 2 12 thousand square miles of canoe waterways four major lakes,10 smaller lakes and 65 islands for kayaking, boating and swimming fishing for smallmouth bass, togue, perch and pickerel grand lake stream legendary fly fishing for landlocked salmon. If you are looking for unsurpassed maine salmon fishing, youll find it at rideouts lodge on east grand lake one of the oldest salmon fishing lodges in maine. Approximately 80% of maines annual landlocked salmon egg take comes from west grand lake salmon, and it is important to safeguard this population because it is the source of most of maines highly important salmon stocking program. Fish for landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass. Where to fish in maine on opening day bangor daily news. Kevin winsor, maine guide, releases a nice salmon during the hendrickson hatch on grand lake stream. The outflow of west grand lake is the grand lake stream, also known for landlocked salmon.
Went fly fishing at the grand lake stream for some landlocked salmon. West grand lake, maine, also supports lake trout fishing. The rocky shoreline is rimmed with forest and towering cliffs, and the many inflowing streams are teaming with trout and landlocked salmon. Maine fishing lodge for salmon fishing and smallmouth bass fishing. People are drawn to our small community each year to enjoy our pristine lakes, to fish for landlocked salmon and bass, to spend the day in our forests seeing wildlife, and to make friendships that will last a lifetime. I just got back from five days of fishing at grand lake stream in downeast, maine. Landlocked salmon technical work group landlocked salmon species author. Photo identified as the onset of winter simply means that the work gets colder, as a seine is pulled by fishery biologist keith a havey and his assistant philip andrews. Grand lake stream, the town is named after the stream that flows through the town, which is notable for its excellent landlocked salmon fishery.
The department of inland fisheries and wildlifes grand lake stream fish hatchery is undergoing a. Maine now supports one of the largest sport fisheries for this species in the world. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. Grand lake stream studying landlocked salmon at love. Cathance lake in washington county was probably the first maine lake to be artificially stocked with salmon. Robert behnke, the lake ontario population was the largest, but was extinct by about 1900 as a result of mill dams, pollution, and commercial fishing. Anglers trolling for salmon can find fish anywhere, but good choices include the waters near greenland island and near five islands, the group of islands just north of the lake s center. Long lake features unmatched new brunswick landlocked salmon fishing. Landlocked salmon salmon fishing grand lake stream maine. Since foul weather relates to favorable salmon conditions, your options are many. The lake is home to several species including landlocked salmon, lake trout, yellow.
We fish for salmon and trout until october 20 in grand lake stream so make plans. Every year between midmarch and early july the lake is stocked with additional fish. This region is only one of four in the state that have native landlocked salmon cousin the mighty atlantic salmon. Top 10 streamers for grand lake stream weatherbys maine. Landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream, maine at weatherbys famous hunting and fishing lodge. Well, the hunting bug finally bit me like i knew it would. Streamers are very popular early season fishing through may in grand lake stream as they imitate smelt, a favorite forage fish for salmon as the smelt spawn in the brooks in streams surrounding the area. Fly fishermen try their hands at catching landlocked salmon at grand lake stream during opening day of open water fishing season in grand lake stream on april 1, 2017. Wildlife is abundant, including some of the most soughtafter game species in eastern canada.
Croix watershed are landlocked salmon, squaretailed trout, lake trout and some of the best smallmouthed bass in maine. Grand lake stream is a plantation in washington county, maine, united states. Were back out in grand lake stream and today i was able to hook up to a great landlocked salmon. West grand lake offers some of the best fishing in all of north america for landlocked salmon fishing, lake trout, and smallmouth bass. The flow has finally dropped to 531cfs creating more productive water. We fish for salmon and trout until october 20 in grand lake. Fly fishing grand lake stream for landlocked salmon. The west grand strain of landlocked salmon is maines only remaining pure native strain. One of the best early season fishing opportunities is iceout trolling for landlocked salmon and lake trout. In nova scotia, landlocked salmon appear to be native to grand lake alexander 1975 and possibly elsewhere maccrimmon and gots 1979. Grand lake, newfoundland and labrador, canada vacation. If you dont even fish but are a history of maine buff this is a book you should have. Maine fly fishing in grand lake stream at weatherbys. East grand lake in maine is well known for its landlocked salmon fishing.
Landlocked salmon are trapnetted annually near the outlet of west grand lake to collect wild spawning fish during the fall egg take. East grand lake is one of maines top landlocked salmon lakes. Battle to save west grand lake deserves more state. Fishing upstream from the dam at the top of fishway is lawful title 12, subsection 12457. Ive been dying to get out with my bow after some deer but that just isnt in the cards for me this year i cant remember the last november i didnt bowhunt ive spent a good deal of my free time chasingcontinue reading.
Down stream nymphing for landlocked salmon on grand lake stream, maine. Lifehistory variability and conservation status of landlocked atlantic. Landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream, maine. Nymphing for landlock salmon grand lake stream youtube. East grand lake is 22 miles long and has a lot to offer when it comes to salmon fishing. Cool nights, bright fall foliage and mist rising from the stream early mornings means that the salmon are back in the river. East grand lake provides one of the best salmon fishing in maine. 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.
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