Fishing Season: April 1 - October 25

Grand Lake Stream - ME

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

49

Weatherby's's Tip of the Week

Temps around 49, Flows at 165 CFS. Things are coming along and fish are spread out through the lower river in particular. Slow and deep on golden retriever with size 16 caddis dropper

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Map of Grand Lake Stream

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Weatherby’s Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 5/11/26

Fish are in, mostly below Big Falls, through the Corporation. Little Falls is always good this time of year. More rain in the forecast will hopefully increase flows slightly, drawing more fish in to the river from Big Lake. Questions about flows in Grand Lake Stream contact Steve Strout at Woodland Pulp, LLC at (207) 427-3311.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/11/26

Sinking tip or full sink in deep water with a large olive bugger:) Floating lines for nymphing

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:

Sucker Spawn Smelt Stone fly caddis Ants Dragon Flies

Best Time to Fish:

Anytime

Best Stretch:

Lower River in early May Fish throughout currently

Best Access:

dam pool