Fly Fishing In Maine

September 2, 2010 - 2:30 pm

East Branch Penobscot River

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East Branch Penobscot River

Town: Medway
Season: April 1 to September 30
Water Type: River
Wading Access: Moderate
Species: Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass
Flow Information: 0
Recommended Rod: 9' 6#
Recommended Flies: Montreal Whore

Description:

Although we have little info on this great smallmouth fishery, it shouldn't be passed up as a canoe/fishing trip. Mr. Bronzeback will fight you to the bone here, and leave you coming back for more. If you have information you'd like to share about this section of the might Penobby, pass it along to us via content@flyfishinginmaine.com, and we'll gladly publish it with due credit.

'I canoed the river a few years ago with a group. I didn't have great success above Grand Falls although I did see a couple of large brookies near Haskell Rock Pitch. Below the falls I enjoyed some of the finest Smallmouth fishing I've ever had. Pretty much any streamer I used got a smallie. I had particular success with a cone headed muddler. Below Whetstone Falls the river widens and deepens quite a bit so a weighted fly is a must. It's worth mentioning that if you plan to make a canoe trip out of it, there are four mandatory portages in the upp...more