Kennebec River Angler is the creation of three friends, all border-line fishing fanatics, who have taken their time to hone their craft and are now ready to
share the great fishing they have discovered.
just got back from our annual trip to the rapid river. Great water level, great fishing and not many people....just the way we like it.
We had great 3 days of fishing and we're ready to get back to the Kennebec and start catching some fish.
Today a group of volunteers helped the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stock 2800 spring yearling brown trout in an eight mile section of the Kennebec River. It's a simple yet more effective way to spread out fish throughout a river system than just dumping the truck at one or two spots. Common sense says it also saves on immediate predation, both by man and beast. The process consists of utilizing modified plastic floating totes which are secured to the sides of boats, then loaded with fish from the truck to move them down river. As we float along, we just dip out a few at a time therefore scattering them randomly throughout whole length of the river section. The 9 - 13 inch fish looked good and we hope to see them live long enough to grow to bragging size. Practice catch and release to see for yourself. Chris
Float Stocking Program: Bucket Brigade
Today a group of volunteers helped the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stock 2800 spring yearling brown trout in an eight mile section of the Kennebec River. It's a simple yet more effective way to spread out fish throughout a river system than just dumping the truck at one or two spots. Common sense says it also saves on immediate predation, both by man and beast. The process consists of utilizing modified plastic floating totes which are secured to the sides of boats, then loaded with fish from the truck to move them down river. As we float along, we just dip out a few at a time therefore scattering them randomly throughout whole length of the river section. The 9 - 13 inch fish looked good and we hope to see them live long enough to grow to bragging size. Practice catch and release to see for yourself. ChrisFloat Stocking Program: Bucket Brigade
On PointWhile fishing is our first focus, we've always loved upland bird hunting. Over the winter, we've become friends with the great folks at Grey's Outfitting here in Caratunk. These folks are some of be best bird guides and dog handlers that I've ever run across. Nellie and Garrett Booth bring an incredible amount of experience and professionalism to the table and we are proud to showcase them as THE guide service to book your bird hunts with.
With this partnership in place, we will be offering fall 'Cast and Blast' trips. Spend half your day hunting grouse and woodcock behind first rate dogs, and the second half of the day fly fishing for fall- run landlock salmon and brook trout. For a look at what they have to offer, check them out at http://www.greysoutfitting.com.
Well, after the winter that never was, we are ready for another great fishing season. The water levels are stabilizing, temps are coming up and fish are starting to make their way up into the rivers. We'll begin guiding this Friday with a trip in the Gorge. It looks like we'll get into the gorge roughly one month ahead of last year thanks to a much dryer spring. Ponds are also starting to pick up, so we've been mixing it up a bit by fishing the river in the morning and heading out to our favorite ponds in the afternoon.
Reservations are starting to pick up so don't miss out on our early season dates. Some late May and June dates are still available. Also, don't forget the bass will be moving shallow and make for great site fishing from the jetboat. If you love bonefishing in the flats, this is right up your alley.
Here's to some great upcoming fishing. Hope to see you soon. Chris
KRO regular Dave P., bookended our gorge season. He was on the first trip this year in June and as it turns out, he was also the last trip. Now the conditions weren't quite the same as they were this spring. Instead of the blackflies we had in the spring, the morning of our fall trip, Maine was getting it's first Northeaster of the year, a snowstorm that dumped a few inches on the ground to give us a great backdrop to the remote gorge. As is usually the case, if you can stand the weather, you'll get rewarded with great fishing. Dave figured to have landed about 30 fish for the day, with a couple big brook trout and egg laden salmon showing up. 
We also got lucky enough to have a fishable water flow all day long, giving us plenty of time to work our way down the river. thanks Dave for a couple excellent trips this year and we'll look forward to seeing you early in the 2012 season. Chris
The good folks at Kennebec River Outfitters have been great at booking trips for us this season, and this last week has been a busy one. John and his daughter Heather signed on for a two day overnight trip in the Kennebec Gorge. Despite the cool weather we had a fun two days, caught plenty of fish and enjoyed the peace and quiet of a night in the Kennebec Gorge. 
It was a pleasure to spend those days with these southern Mainer's, and we look forward to hosting them again. Chris
