Fishing in Moosehead

Whether you're a fly or reel fishing enthusiast or an ice fishing participant, there are several opportunities for testing your fishing knowledge and skill in the Moosehead Lake area during most of the year.

Moose River Escape cabin has deeded access to Moose River. A popular spot for salmon and trout fishing is the section below the Brassua Dam from June through September. Just a stone's throw away is Moosehead Lake which is the largest lake in Maine. Moosehead Lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities including lake trout, salmon, brook trout and cusk. Open water fishing begins May 1st though the ice is not usually totally out until mid May. Brassua Lake is also close by. Brassua Lake offers brook trout and salmon, and an abundant supply of yellow perch. Some of the salmon are stocked yearly. Smelts are also a popular fishery in Brassua Lake.

Check the Freshwater Regulations for the area before you head out. We are between Somerset and Piscataquis counties depending on which waters you decide to fish on. Check out ME Fish & Wildlife Fishing brochure for recommendations.

You can buy a Maine State fishing license online by clicking here.

Access is available to Moosehead Lake at several boat launching areas. The closest to the cabin is Moosehead Marina. There is also access in Rockwood, Greenville Jct., and the Lily Bay State Park. There are also primitive launching sites in Spencer Bay, Cowans Cove, and Seboomook.

Access is available to Brassua Lake on a boat launch area associated with a primitive campground on the west end off Rt. 15.

There are several ice fishing derbies across the state of Maine. While you are staying with Maine Escapes in Rockwood you may want to join in on the Moosehead Lake Vacation and Sportsman Association ice derby from March 6-13, 2004. You could also try the Indian Hill Trading Posts weigh in between Jan. 1 to March 31. For more information on Ice Fishing in Maine, click here.

Some other helpful websites include:

Fishing-in-Maine.com

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Maine IF&W Fishing Page

State of Maine Ice Fishing Regulations

Fishing in the Moosehead Lake Region

The Maine Professional Guides Association

Fly Fishing in Maine