Our favorite place in Maine would have to be Baxter State Park. Competition is a third critical factor that influences the size that a trout will reach. Late last August I was asked, and I declined, to become a driver trainer. Then, once you have identified a few ponds or a region that sound appealing, you can write or call fly shops, guides or sporting camp operators who serve that area to get more detailed information. You can preview chapters and purchase inscribed, signed copies of Kevin Tracewski's book here. I had plenty of food, snacks, bug spray, and clothes for any kind of weather. The greater the number, the more 'irregular' is the shoreline. Although fishermen and other recreationalists are welcome on these lands, you should be aware that this is a working forest, managed primarily for timber harvesting. For safety reasons, no bicycles, motorcycles, ATV’s, or over-sized vehicles are allowed into this area. Both offer cabin and canoe rentals at a reasonable cost, and provide you with an excellent opportunity to see a moose up close. We were a little concerned by the helicopter that kept passing overhead thinking that someone may have been badly injured deep in the wilderness or on Katahdin. So to remedy the situation, he implemented regulations that utilized fly-fishing only, catch and release, and slot limits to severely curtail the number of fish killed in many wild trout ponds.

The premier hatch on most Maine trout ponds is the Green Drake, Hexagenia limbata. Many of the largest fish of the season , however, are caught at ice-out by persistent anglers using stout rods and sinking lines with slow retrieves. Established in 1938, Chimney Pond is one of the most popular campgrounds in Baxter State Park. Since trout are difficult to locate and nearly impossible to reach in large bodies of water that become thermally stratified, most veteran fly fishermen focus their attention on spring holes in smaller, shallow ponds at this time of year. We became very aware of just how little we enjoy backcountry camping. A Ranger’s cabin sits on the pristine shore of this crystal-clear pond. Katahdin. This is because in places that have an over-abundance of spawning habitat, competition for food among the brook trout themselves can also severely limit the size of individual fish. The ranger was friendly and welcoming, he looked over my reservation, smiled and said, “You guys are planning on being here for a while, great to have you! In fact, the regulations are so fine-tuned now that many people identify good places to fish simply by browsing through the county-based inventory of ponds and picking out places that are FFO, or that have other special regulations. Chimney Pond and South Turner Mountain in Baxter State Park, This year, just like last year, we will be in the park during the last week of June. Since coastal waters always shed their ice and begin to warm-up first, I usually begin my season casting to shoreline structure and rocky outcroppings on Mount Desert Island’s Upper Hadlock or Bubble Pond, or travel farther Downeast on Route 182 to Fox Pond or Simpson Pond in Rogue Bluffs. Most remote trout ponds in Maine are located on private land that is outside the boundaries of public parks and preserves. One complicating factor is that the cream-colored duns usually don’t begin to hatch in any significant numbers until the sun has dropped below the trees, so frequently the best fishing occurs right at or just after dark. And currently, the Maine fishing regulations booklet, which has reached nearly 70 pages, comes pretty close to doing so. presently no plans to introduce trout into the Basin Ponds. Long-time Bangor Daily News columnist Bud Leavitt always used to say, “if a fly fisherman only had one week of vacation a year, he should take it in June, because at this time of year, there is something available for everyone.”  In the western mountains, you can fish a number of relatively easy to reach places such as Quimby or Beaver Pond by staying at a motel in Rangeley, or by camping out at Rangeley State Park. The trail is not overly difficult or terribly long. Be sure to check out our fall edition as I will post a review and hopefully a few quotes from our hosts. Click here for a depth map and more fisheries information. There are 9 lean-to’s and a 10-person bunkhouse available to stay at and reservations are pretty much mandatory as you can’t just pitch a tent anywhere due to environmental concerns. Chimney Pond is a must for anyone who loves hiking in our state.

Marabou Muddlers, crayfish, salamanders, and leeches in various sizes and colors also account for many fish. My gaming knowledge ended with Pac-Man, Asteroids and the Atari 2600, but I enjoy knowing what he feels passion for and he knows he can talk to me about anything. They both enjoy camping (in a tent) as well as “glamping” (in their 5th wheel), hiking, climbing, whitewater rafting and any other outdoor adventure that allows them to see the splendor of the state of Maine.

I’ll offer you a cold bottle of water or an ice-cold Sam Adams if you’d like and you can listen to Kj tell all about that one night spent at Roaring Brook in the rain. Thus, early season efforts in places such as Rum, Wilson and the Roach Ponds (all near Moosehead Lake) should center around  inlet and outlet brooks. East Chairback is marginally acidic, which means that during some years, large numbers of young trout are killed by acid rain. We love the fact that there is no electricity, running water or any other amenities that we have all gotten used to, but we just couldn’t do it. I was tired and quickly fell asleep only to be awakened sometime later by the crash of thunder and flash of lightning.

The week of our trip finally arrived and we packed up my new (new to me anyway) truck and headed north. Many people never get to enjoy such an experience, however, because the logistics of putting together a trip is just too intimidating. I highly recommend going to Chimney Pond first, just so that when you look down upon it from the summit you will be moved by the magnitude of what you are seeing. Fly fishing in all Maine trout ponds is strongly influenced by the seasons, and depending on location and elevation, ice-out can occur anytime from early April to mid-May. Adult flies can reach up to 3² long and are best imitated by extended-body patterns with large, upright wings. Of course, stricter regulations can only provide the desired results if quality cold-water habitats are protected. Thankfully, that was not the case as we learned later when we signed out at the Roaring Brook Ranger’s Station. Because of their accessibility, they are probably the most heavily fished ponds in the park, yet both contain a surprising number of large trout. However, this year, unlike last, we will be staying at Wilderness Edge Campground just outside of Baxter’s south gate entrance in our 5. wheel. From the Sandy Stream Pond waypoint, the trail is pretty much straight up with a few switchbacks.

Probably the most important lesson that I have learned about early season fishing is that you don’t have to get up early to be successful. In small ponds where insects and small minnows make up the bulk of the trout’s diet, dragonfly nymphs, Wood Specials and assorted small bucktail streamers like the Black Nose Dace are usually very effective. All of the sites are great there, but little did I know just what a problem my selection was going to create.


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