Fly Fishing on the Aroostook River in Maine
The headwaters of the Aroostook river is an excellent native brook trout and land locked salmon fishery in Maine.
The headwaters of the Aroostook river is an excellent native brook trout and land locked salmon fishery in Maine.
| Date(s) | Price(s) |
|---|---|
| May 31 - June 4, 2023 | $1,750 |
We will spend 5 days slowly fishing our way down to the main confluence of the Aroostook. In June water temperatures should provide plenty of action with frequent hatches. Since we’re traveling by canoe, we can concentrate our fishing on the least accessible stretches of river to maximize our fishing time we will be based out of two different cabins on the river. Suggested rod weight, types of fly line, and recommended flies will be sent to you shortly before the trip. The Aroostook River and its headwaters is primarily wade fishing, however there are a few places casting from a canoe will work better. Don’t miss this opportunity to fly fish for native brookies and land locks in a remote and wild region of Maine. To view a trip itinerary, click here.
1. All food and paddling gear, and dry bags for your personal items
2. Transportation from Medway, Maine to the put-in
3. Guide to angler ratio of 1:2
1. Transportation to Medway, Maine
2. Overnight stay/meals in motels or bed and breakfasts in Medway
3. Personal fishing gear
4. State of Maine fishing license. Click here to purchase a fishing license online.
For trip itinerary, click here
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!
This is a general and flexible itinerary, fishing and water level conditions may alter things a bit.
Meet at the motel in Medway, Maine at 7:30 a.m. Transport by van to Munsungan Stream cabin. Wade and fish afternoon and evening above and below cabin.
Transport to put in just below Munsungan Falls, fish our way 7 miles down river back to cabin. Lunch on river.
Fish the rips (Class 1+) down to Libby’s cabin; the confluence of Millinocket and Munsungan Streams. Teddy Roosevelt camped here and fished these streams with his Maine Guides Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow.
Fish Millinocket Stream up to Devil’s Elbow (requires poling) and fish the beautiful pool in front of and pools downstream from the cabin.
Fish our way down to the confluence of Mooseleuk Stream and then on down to La Pomkeag Stream to a midday take out. Van shuttle back to Medway, arriving between 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 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 choose to use the full amount toward another Mahoosuc trip for 2 years, or receive a 50% refund and apply the other half to a 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.
It was a terrific trip. The unexpected parts and how you chose to deal with them showed us your versatility. That certainly comes from your combined 60 years of experience guiding in the wilderness. Your clients will enjoy being your guests.
