Fly Fishing In Maine

September 7, 2010 - 1:16 pm

Wild River

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Wild River

Town: Gilead
Season: April 1 to September 30
Water Type: Stream
Wading Access: Easy
Species: Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Flow Information: 0
Recommended Rod: 9' 5#
Recommended Flies: Wardens Worry

Description:

The Androscoggin River is a big and powerful river, although at first glace it may seem quite tame. The Andro is home to some mighty big fish as well. It offers many varieties, you have your chance at browns and brookies, bass, and even the occasional landlocked salmon or rainbow trout. The most likely catch in the area of Gilead is Brown Trout. I like to fish the area near the mouth of the wild river. Park on Route 2 and walk down the wild for about a quarter of a mile and you will meet the Andro. This is difficult water to fish, the current in the middle is very strong. I like to fish the seam that is created by the flow of the Wild River into the Andro. Just before dusk, tons of fish stack themselves up here for a feeding spree. Try a light cahill here, that has worked best for me. These fish are very picky though, and your presentation must be perfect. June is the best month for fishing the Andro here, although I have expierienced good fishing right through August. Be very particul...more