Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
72
Offshore Temp:
61
Dave Pecci's Tip of the Week
This is not our typical summer on the Kennebec. The fish are spread out throughout the river. Birds and bait will show you where your best opportunities are.
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Tide data

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Capt. Dave Pecci5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/25
Weather look good and the tides are favorable. Visibility and flow will be average.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/25
This is the summer of hunting for striped bass... They are not in their usual haunts. Think outside the box. go back to the basics. Moving water, structure with bait and deep water close by are the places to hunt.
Current Conditions as of 7/24/25
River water levels and flow have returned to normal.Local Species Available Late May through October
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Striped bass
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bluefish
Dave Pecci's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Burk's Hot Flash Minnow | natural | 1/0 |
Bucktail Deceiver | Olive / White | 1/0 |
Clouser Minnow | Chart | 1 |
Cowen's Mullet | N/A | 2 |
Burk's Hot Flash Minnow
Catch big salt water fish with this baitfish fly pattern.
2.99
Item #46C8
Dave Pecci's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod