Fishing Season: April 1 - October 25

Grand Lake Stream - ME

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

65

Weatherby's's Tip of the Week

Fish small nymphs, streamers and buggers in the AM and look for hatching caddis in the PM. Fishing is getting more technical with lower flows. Fish light tippet - 6x.

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Map of Grand Lake Stream

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

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Weatherby's - The Fisherman's Resort

5-Day Outlook as of 6/22/22

Lowest flows we have ever experienced however there are still lots of salmon in the river. Caddis are here but you will see BWO's, sulfers, PMD's and more. Lots of bugs in the river. Most fish above Big Falls now.

Techniques & Tips as of 6/22/22

bugger dropper rigs. Nymph to visible fish. They are taking many small caddis nymphs. Follow the rising fish. BWO's, sulfers, klinkhammers, parachutes are all working to varying degrees. 6x tippet.

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

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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 Golden Retrievers

Best Time to Fish:

Anytime

Best Stretch:

Upper River

Best Access:

dam pool