Fishing Season: April 1 - October 25

Grand Lake Stream - ME

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Weatherby's's Tip of the Week

Fish being caught throughout the river. Flows dropped drastically. River is FULL of salmon. Flows are excellent now for the time being.

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Map of Grand Lake Stream

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Weatherby’s Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 5/13/24

Excellent flows currently although that can change. And alas, not two hours later we have dropped to 282 CFS - low flows. Hedricksons hatch will move up river this week. Next we will watch for the caddis.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/13/24

match the hatch and cast to rising fish. Salmon are taking aggressively on top this week.

Local Species Available April 1 - October 25

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    Brook trout

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    landlocked salmon

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    smallmouth bass

Weatherby's's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer N/A 6
Fly Formerly Known As Prince N/A 10
Bead Head Caddis Pupa N/A 16
Mickey Finn N/A 4
Barnes Special N/A 4
Black Ghost N/A 4
Adams N/A 18
CDC Comparadun N/A 16
Gray Ghost N/A 4
One Eyed Poacher N/A 4

Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer

Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.

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Weatherby's's Recommended Gear

Description: About Grand Lake Stream

Roughly 3 miles of river, Grand Lake Stream is home to one of the original four strains of landlocked salmon in the lower 48. Its gin-clear waters flow from West Grand Lake in eastern Maine, southeast into Big Lake and on toward the St. Croix River on the boarder of New Brunswick. Grand Lake Stream has been a destination for fly anglers since the mid 1800’s and has been FFO water since 1903. The Stream consists of deep pools connected by broken water and riffles that hold salmon throughout the summer if conditions are advantageous. There is also about a mile of steep, fast water that, at the proper flows, can be very exciting, scenic and productive to fish. The open season begins April 1 and closes October 20. In between these dates you can experience classic streamer fishing, top-notch nymphing or world-class dry fly fishing depending on when you choose to fish. Listed in Trout Unlimited's 100 Best Trout Streams In America, Grand Lake Stream is a must-fish for your "bucket list."

Nearest Airport:

Bangor International - Commercial / Princeton - Private Planes

Hatches:

Hedricksons in full swing in the lower river. Still streamers, nymphs and soft hackles in the upper river

Best Time to Fish:

Anytime

Best Stretch:

Upper River

Best Access:

dam pool