West Branch of the Penobscot River – Land Locked Salmon
Fly Fishing for Land Locked Salmon on the West Branch of the Penobscot River
Fly Fishing for Land Locked Salmon on the West Branch of the Penobscot River
| Date(s) | Price(s) |
|---|---|
| September 21 - 25 | $1775 |
This trip is timed to coincide with the fall landlocked salmon spawning runs. There is relatively small stretch of the West Branch that has a suitable river bed for spawning; so all the landlocks in Chesuncook Lake move into this area for spawning resulting in a very high concentration of fish. We will motor down to where the fish are, set up camp and have 3+ full days to work the best stretch of river. On the last day after some early morning casting, we will break camp and then motor back out to our put in. Don’t miss the opportunity to fish for landlocks in a beautiful time of year! Space is limited; don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a Maine fall fishing tradition.
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All our Maine canoe trips are fully outfitted and guided by Mahoosuc Guide Service’s owners Polly or Kevin. We provide all the food, camping, paddling, and cooking equipment, as well as a detailed clothing list to help you in packing for your trip. Most of our trips meet in Orono, Maine (just north of Bangor). We provide transportation to and from the river. Many of our canoe trips require no special physical conditioning. If you have any concerns about the physical requirements of a trip, please contact us.
We are experienced teachers and will help you master the art of canoeing by teaching paddle strokes and poling techniques. You will learn how to set up a warm dry camp, and if you want, how to cook and bake over an open fire. All our food is natural or organic, and we source much of our food locally. Natural history, wildlife viewing, and fishing will be covered as your interests warrant.
You are in safe hands with Mahoosuc Guide Service. With more than 40 years guiding experience from Maine and Quebec to the Yukon Territory and Alaska, we have an excellent safety record. We are certified in Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responders. We carry a satellite phone for emergency communication!
Meet 7:30 a.m. at Gateway Inn – Medway, ME. Transport by Mahoosuc van for 2 1/2 hours to put in. Motor down river 7 miles to our campsite, set up camp. Cast a few flies that evening near camp.
Pole, paddle, motor various stretches of the West Branch of the Penobscot River downstream from our camp. Stopping to fish the best seams, pools and rips.
After a few last casts, have breakfast, break camp. Motor back up river to our put in. Arrive back in Medway around 3-4 p.m.
Deposits are non-refundable. From 0-14 days before trip starts, no money is refundable. Within 14-30 days before the trip starts, money is non-refundable, but you may apply the amount to another trip for one year (on a space available basis) minus your deposit. If you cancel within 14 days of the starting date, money is non-transferable and non-refundable. We go in all conditions including rain and thaws. If extreme weather conditions prevent you from traveling to Maine for your trip, you may use the full amount less the deposit for another trip for one year from the trip starting date. You may wish to purchase vacation insurance to cover this possibility. If you have to cancel due to Covid related issues we will not be able to give a refund, but will lock in the price of the trip and give a 2 year credit to be used toward any of our trips.
We only cancel a trip for safety reasons (i.e. flooding, bad ice, extreme windchill or lack of conditions – not enough snow or ice.) For canoe trips we may need to cancel due to safety issues such as extremely high or low water on rivers. If necessary we may need to change the itinerary to a river or route that is passable from the trip you signed up for due to the extremes of climate change (i.e. low water, flooding). If we need to cancel, we try to reschedule people to another trip. If we need to cancel for safety or lack of conditions you may use the full amount toward another Mahoosuc trip for 2 years.
If you are having any symptoms of Covid before your trip please test yourself before arriving at Mahoosuc Guide Service and if positive contact us to reschedule your trip.
Mushing can be physically demanding. We cannot predict trail conditions as they change daily, sometimes hourly. You should be in good physical condition for an overnight dog sledding trip. The dogs are strong; however, there are limits to their pulling ability. Therefore, we ask individuals who weigh over 215 lbs. to contact us prior to sending in their reservation form.
For canoeing trips sometimes there are portages around falls and we need to carry all of our gear and canoes around them. The better shape you are in will make these carries easier for you.
Tips are appropriate for your guides. If you feel you would like to recognize how hard they worked to provide a safe and reliable trip for you. A common amount is 5% – %10 of your trip cost. At Mahoosuc we split tips evenly among whoever is working on the trip unless people want certain amounts to go directly to certain guides. In this case they should give it to them individually.
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