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. 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. We caught landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, brookies and suckers. Fall salmon season starts soon get your reservations in today late september brings the salmon home to spawn. Cool nights, bright fall foliage and mist rising from the stream early mornings means that the salmon are back in the river. Fly fishing grand lake stream for landlocked salmon. The lake is home to several species including landlocked salmon, lake trout, yellow. Grand lake fishing map colorado vacation directory. Landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream, maine at weatherbys famous hunting and fishing lodge. Fishing upstream from the dam at the top of fishway is lawful title 12, subsection 12457. 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. If you dont even fish but are a history of maine buff this is a book you should have. Grand lake stream studying landlocked salmon at love.
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. Salmon and lake trout fishing laneys guide service. Maine fishing lodge for salmon fishing and smallmouth bass fishing. After the better part of a day of songs and road snacks, we make our way down a long gravel driveway that winds through towering white pines and hemlocks to arrive at a handful of cabins built in the 1930s by chet white, who operated the camp with his wife. Fishing in washington 201819 fishing regulation pamphlet wdfw. Landlocked salmon normally are not as large as their searun cousins. Long lake features unmatched new brunswick landlocked salmon fishing. The department of inland fisheries and wildlifes grand lake stream fish hatchery is undergoing a.
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. Cathance lake in washington county was probably the first maine lake to be artificially stocked with landlocked salmon. Theyre studying landlocked salmon at love lake, washington county, me. Top 10 streamers for grand lake stream flies for fishing in maine. Today, landlocked salmon provide the primary fishery in 176 lakes. 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.
Cathance lake in washington county was probably the first maine lake to be artificially stocked with salmon. Grand lake stream, the town is named after the stream that flows through the town, which is notable for its excellent landlocked salmon fishery. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for grand lake stream in maine. 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. East grand lake is 22 miles long and has a lot to offer when it comes to salmon fishing. Landlocked salmon technical work group landlocked salmon species author. Atlantic salmon or salmo salar or bay salmon or black salmon or caplinscull salmon or fiddler or grilse or grilt or kelt. Today, landlocked salmon provide the primary fishery in. If youve ever fished grand lake stream or if you plan to fish grand lake stream this is a book you should have. Kevin winsor, maine guide, releases a nice salmon during the hendrickson hatch on grand lake. 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. Landlocked salmon are trapnetted annually near the outlet of west grand lake to collect wild spawning fish during the fall egg take. Pdf lifehistory variability and conservation status of landlocked. In nova scotia, landlocked salmon appear to be native to grand lake alexander 1975 and possibly elsewhere maccrimmon and gots 1979.
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. Landlocked salmon salmon fishing grand lake stream maine. The rocky shoreline is rimmed with forest and towering cliffs, and the many inflowing streams are teaming with trout and landlocked salmon. Grand lake motorized boats and portable ice fishing shelters are allowed on the lake. Down stream nymphing for landlocked salmon on grand lake stream, maine. Our landlocked salmon fishing season starts strong each year in early may, and continues full strength through june. Especially in grand lake stream, where the waters are always gin clear. Where to fish in maine on opening day bangor daily news. Went fly fishing at the grand lake stream for some landlocked salmon. Fishing for landlocked salmon in maine maine guides online.
Grand lake stream is open for fishing april 1october 20. The wind may blow and the temperatures can be cold but the fishing is hot, up to 35 fish landed a. Grand lake, newfoundland and labrador, canada vacation. 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. East grand lake in maine is well known for its landlocked salmon fishing. 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. 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.
There is much history with streamer patterns in maine, with the gray ghost being the most famous tied by a carrie stevens in. One of the best early season fishing opportunities is iceout trolling for landlocked salmon and lake trout. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. Fly fishing only since 1903, grand lake stream has lured anglers from around the globe for nearly 2 centuries. 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. Since their introduction to long lake in the 1980s landlocked atlantic salmon have become prevalent and popular among our clientele. Angler holding an atlantic salmon caught in the rapids on st. Stocks of landlocked salmon have lured anglers to grand lake stream for nearly 200 years.
Paddle trips along grand lake s scenic shoreline are a. So fun to fish a place where you never know what youre going. Were back out in grand lake stream and today i was able to hook up to a great 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. We fish for salmon and trout until october 20 in grand lake. Wildlife is abundant, including some of the most soughtafter game species in eastern canada. Pdf nonanadromous atlantic salmon salmo salar exhibit a combination of. Grand lake stream is highly regarded as an ecotourism area and is known as a sportsmans paradise. The west grand strain of landlocked salmon is maines only remaining pure native strain. Salmon caught under landlocked salmon rules should not be recorded. I just got back from five days of fishing at grand lake stream in downeast, 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. Top 10 streamers for grand lake stream weatherbys maine.
You can also fish for lake trout, smallmouth bass and lakewhitefish. East grand lake provides one of the best salmon fishing in maine. Landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream, maine. Fishing for landlocked salmon on grand lake at leens lodge remains one of the premier salmon fishing experiences in all of north america. Croix watershed are landlocked salmon, squaretailed trout, lake trout and some of the best smallmouthed bass in maine. This region is only one of four in the state that have native landlocked salmon cousin the mighty atlantic salmon. Battle to save west grand lake deserves more state. 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. Nymphing for landlock salmon grand lake stream youtube. East grand lake is one of maines top landlocked salmon lakes. To make the day even better i cooked up some ruffed grouse chicken wings in. The flow has finally dropped to 531cfs creating more productive water. West grand lake, maine, also supports lake trout fishing. This occurred in 1868, using salmon eggs obtained at grand lake stream the previous year.
Species reared at the grand lake stream facility include landlocked salmon and brook trout. 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. Grand lake stream is home to one of oldest salmon fish hatcheries in maine, where fly fishing for landlocked salmon on this 3 mile stretch is beyond world class. Fish for landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass.
This occurred in 1868 using salmon eggs obtained at grand lake stream the previous year. Salmon fishing maine fishing bass fishing fly fishing. Since foul weather relates to favorable salmon conditions, your options are many. West grand lake offers some of the best fishing in all of north america for landlocked salmon fishing, lake trout, and smallmouth bass. As is with our lake trout, our landlocked salmon fishery does not rely on supplemental stocking to maintain the population. Maine fly fishing in grand lake stream at weatherbys. 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. The14,340acre lake is situated in a wilderness setting in maines downeastregion. Well, the hunting bug finally bit me like i knew it would. Lifehistory variability and conservation status of landlocked atlantic. Fishing vacations west grand lake is open for fishing from ice out through october 20. We fish for salmon and trout until october 20 in grand lake stream so make plans. Maine now supports one of the largest sport fisheries for this species in the world. 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.