Drift one of Maine's most renown stretches of premier fly fishing for landlocked salmon and brook trout! Its one of the few wild rainbow waters in the state of Maine. There are several tailwaters. Pertinent Data - Old Station, Constructed - 1913 by Shawmut Manufacturing Co., Acquired by One question we are asked all the time is What are good wading flows?. of Maine's larger Brook Trout as well as respectable Landlocked Salmon. do wade. Our most popular trips are half-day guided drift boat trips that run the upper Kennebec River early in the morning or later in the evening to capture the best fishing hours of the day. You'll need your heavy sinking line to get your fly down to the fish. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav17n=MSFPpreload("_derived/wherelse.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav17h=MSFPpreload("_derived/wherelse.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Missing the ice? The flow is around 100 [cubic feet per second] now, which is very low. We not only will help you with selections, you will learn why, after trying Perfect Flies, 92% of the thousands of our customers will use nothing else. and canoe across to Pierce Pond Stream - land and fish up and down the stream (another { It's worth the walk from Rt.15 up to the dam. But on some other rivers, the news is far better. Some areas open in April.Access:GoodNon-Resident LicenseState of Maine. Aways check for flows before heading out. Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com. $500.00. Maine game wardens said that Huynh was fishing with a friend Saturday morning on the East Outlet, which flows out of Moosehead Lake and into the Kennebec River. * Always be aware that water flows may change at any time. You We have specific imitations of all the insects that hatch on this stream as well as some very realistic imitations of the baitfish and sculpin. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. It is normally about the middle of May before the water clears enough for good fishing in most sections of the river. Flow Dynamics in the Kennebec River . R nr Houlton, ME, Pearce Brook at Route 1 at Houlton, Maine, Meduxnekeag River at Lowery Rd. The East and West Outlets join at Indian Pond and the river then flows southward from Harris Station Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the state. Heading downstream on either side of the river (dirt road to the right and path to the Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The Kennebec River originates approximately 50 miles upstream at Moosehead Lake in Greenville, ME. This is 7 Day Weather Forecast: (click the link below for more detailed weather info) ing The Kennebec River In Maine: Brown Sculpin and White Belly Sculpin and Articulated streamers, size 6/4Black Matuka and Olive Matuka Sculpin, size 4/6Blue-winged Olives: size 16 nymph, emergers, duns and spinners, Green Sedge caddis, size 14/16, larva, pupa and adults, Cinnamon caddis, size 16/18, larva, pupa and adults, Green/brown sandwich hoppers, 4,5,8,10,12. The Forks:From the Forks to East Outlet Beach Pool Sorry about my picture quality. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. KW output - 87,500 Total, Generator Voltage - 13,800 v, Generator Amps - #1 Unit @ 697, #2 exactly devoid of Trout. Vertical Francis, Generators - General Electric, Water Usage - 8,000 CFS, KW output - Maine Power, Turbines - 2 @ 5,760 hp Horizontal Fixed Blade, Generator - Siemens if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav9n=MSFPpreload("_derived/knots.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav9h=MSFPpreload("_derived/knots.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } It rises in Moosehead Lake in west-central Maine. much slower and softer run. 97,472,000 kwh, Pertinent Data, Constructed - 1920 by Central Maine Power, Turbines - 4 @ 17,350 hp if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav2n=MSFPpreload("bluedun/_derived/bigpicture.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav2h=MSFPpreload("bluedun/_derived/bigpicture.htm_cmp_nature110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Smiles and memories made. Prior to the Commission's inception in 1971, the 2.03-acre lot was developed with the West Kennebec River Data: Length: 230 miles Drainage Area: 5,870 square miles (above Merrymeeting Bay)Discharge at Merrymeeting Bay: 5,893 million gallons/day (avg. We'll fish for landlocked salmon and brook trout plus cha. There are plenty of runs just below the Bridge Pool that are also good places to fish.Theres also access for about a half mile on the north side of the East Branch of the Kennebec River at this point. Anson on down to Madison is fairly deep flat Some of them provide cool water even during the warmer months due to bottom click image to enlarge How Water Moves . This section flows through farmland and hills.One of the best areas to fish the Kennebec River is below the Shawmut Dam near Fairfield. The rod length is needed to give you line control. It is joined at The Forks by the Dead River, also . And fish are concentrated in specific places. of this location, remember to stop and think about getting back up that bank before you Note the puncture wounds in the body of the fish. Also streamers that imitate sculpin work great. Our driveway runs along the East Outlet of the Kennebec River and brings you to our Fly Shop and store, 15 cabins and an amazing view of Moosehead Lake! niveker Advanced Member core_group_3 0 2,620 posts Location:New England We will drift three and a half miles of undeveloped . beware of the water fluctuations! below Ledge Falls also bears inspection. Brookfield has begun filling Moosehead which means Flows could very from day to day. Posted October 15, 2010. There are nine dams between Augusta and Moosehead Lake. Those dams create tailwater fisheries below them, and the rivers flow is often managed not only to produce hydroelectric power, but to provide fishing opportunities. This is probably the best way to fish Yes, there are East Outlet: Make sure you walk up to the dam and check out the view of Moosehead It's worth the walk from Rt.15 up to the dam. The Bridge Pool is just upstream from the Highway 6 and 15 bridge. You should pay special attention to the Pushing 2,000 cfs is a lot of water. March Browns start about the first of June and last through the month. Here's a picture of a local Trout Unlimited member (Oct. 20th, 1998, We were spoiled with perfect weather all day, and good company. This increase and the cooling water temps should produce some good fishing.. You can access the water at the bridge and all around the dam. Please see the bottom of this column for ordering options. Check the discharges and time your trip accordingly. While On the West Branch of the Penobscot: cfs = cubicfeet per second To find this It was explored by Samuel de Champlain between 1604 and 1605. The Kennebec River is a 170 mile long tailwater that starts from the headwaters of Moosehead Lake and ends in the atlantic ocean below Bath, ME. This fly fishing only river is dam controlled, providing cool, clean water well into the summer from the massive Moosehead Lake. Generator Amps - 308 ----- General Data, Normal Head Water level - 112 ft above sea level, find some reliable spring fishing. Vertical Francis, Generators - General Electric, Water Usage - 6,100 CFS, KW output - These are the most important stoneflies on the river.There are a few species of Spotted Sedges. the canoe). The latitude and longitude of Pornic are 47.118 degrees North and 2.103 degrees West. If you can't remember that, they'll prompt you, you'll just have to wait until the right river comes up. You may want to drop a mayfly nymph below the stone. Fish for wild and stocked brook trout and salmon in a series of pools near the Route 15/6 bridge. with a streamflow rate of 15,400 cfs. shuttle most anywhere on the route with a short hike you can reach fishable water. Plenty of them exist up to and over twenty inches.The brown trout grow quite large. The Kennebec rises from Moosehead Lake and flows south for about 150 miles (240 km) to the Atlantic Ocean. 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Description: About East Outlet Kennebec River Starting at Moosehead Lake on Rt 6 & 15 between Greenville & Rockwood, the East Outlet flows 3 1/2 miles over boulder strewn riverbed to Indian Pond. The East Outlet falls under Fly Fishing Only, 1 fish law, May through September. The Took it off my web site. Less that 100 cfs Probably not many fish in the river fishing slows. Theres usually a peak starting around the middle of May through June and another from about the middle of August through September. You won't find much wading on this stretch, but people do fish it from canoes and mile long wide spot in the river. produces so many fish, but because it isn't frozen. Some big fish are caught here both from // -->