Maine Wilderness Fishing

06/01/2026

Phew! May was a busy month! I know it's been awhile since I posted an update so here it is before I start another packed week of fishing.

Temps were very slow to warm up with all the rain and cold nights but the bass had to do their thing and we're now seeing a lot more post spawn females and males showing up on the shoreline. The males bring the average size down but they generally make up for it in numbers. June is usually a fun month to fish!

Salmon and trout have remained shallow with temps still in the 50s.

Warmer weather is in the forecast. Looking forward to more great days on the water this season.

05/21/2026

We’re excited to announce that Maine Wilderness Fishing now offers guided upland bird hunting trips in northern Maine. Join us in Fort Kent and the Allagash region this fall for all-inclusive grouse and woodcock hunts featuring expert guides, trained bird dogs, comfortable lodging, and unforgettable days in Maine’s big woods.

Experience classic Maine grouse and woodcock hunting in Fort Kent and the Allagash region with expert guides, trained bird dogs, comfortable lodging, and all-inclusive packages.

05/17/2026

Yesterday was a beautiful day on the water. Spring finally feels like it has sprung and we're looking forward to more sunshine, fishing and great company.

Get outside and enjoy it!

05/15/2026

This is Maine fishing!

A little lake trout trolling to start and finished with an epic bassin session.

05/03/2026

Downeast lakes are starting to give up some beautiful fish. A well-earned reward for these two after a great day on the water.

05/03/2026

Spring is here and things are starting to happen. The bite is picking up, fish are moving shallow, and there are plenty of good ones to be had right now.

Cold water hasn’t stopped the bite. Smallmouth are starting to move shallow, and there are plenty of good fish to be had right now.

04/23/2026

The Union River flows quietly through Mariaville, Maine, offering miles of scenic water and healthy Smallmouth Bass fisheries—hard not to picture a summer day drifting, casting flies, sipping cold sweet tea and taking it all in.

As always, if this sounds heavenly to you as it does to us-write or call us for more information.

04/19/2026

Just days after ice-out, we got out on the water near Bar Harbor not knowing what to expect. Cold water usually means slow fishing—but this trip had a few surprises.

Smallmouth Bass and Landlocked Salmon were both willing to play, and it turned into a great morning on the lake.

If you’re visiting Maine early in the season, don’t overlook the fishing. It can be better than you think.

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Cold water, fresh ice-out conditions, and a surprisingly productive morning chasing Smallmouth Bass and Landlocked Salmon.

04/17/2026

A few gems from this morning's run

04/16/2026

I really love fishing and guiding on the beautiful downeast lakes of Maine. Green lake, pictured here is one of the largest we fish regularly and for good reason. Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon