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Fishing in the Kennebec Valley Area: 3 Guide Services to Consider
One of the many things our real estate agents love about the Kennebec Valley is that it's one of the best places in America to experience the great outdoors. And despite offering some of the best fishing in the country, this region still flies under most people's radar—and we think that should change!
When it comes to fishing in the Kennebec Valley and Augusta, Maine area, the options are endless. The Kennebeck River offers unmatched fly fishing opportunities, especially in spring and fall when trout spawn in the main river and its many tributaries. Lakes and ponds up and down the river provide excellent bass fishing in summer as well. Even in winter, ice fishing gives hardy anglers a chance to tangle with big fish through the ice.
So if you're in the neighborhood looking at Augusta homes for sale, you may want to set aside some time to do some fishing. You can't go wrong in any of the Kennebec Valley's rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds, but if you're new to the area, you may want a bit of expert guidance. These great local guide services can guarantee a great fishing trip in the Augusta area:
- Blue Heron Fly Fishing - 80 E. River Road, Whitefield, ME
Your go-to guide for fly fishing adventures on the Kennebec Valley, Blue Heron Fly Fishing offers both wade and drift boat trips in Central Maine, including the Kennebec River and several other nearby rivers and streams. Located near these Whitefield homes for sale, Blue Heron Fly Fishing offers not only a chance to fish for big wild brook and rainbow trout in a beautiful environment but also an opportunity to learn more about the region's rich history, plants, and wildlife. Blue Heron Fly Fishing provides everything from fishing gear to lunch prepared on shore, along with fly fishing lessons and fly tying lessons. - Maine Wilderness Tours - 7 Croquet Lane, Belgrade, ME
Trout tend to get most of the attention from anglers in the Kennebec Valley, but the region also offers incredible smallmouth bass fishing. That's where Maine Wilderness Tours comes in. Based in the community of Belgrade, ME near many beautiful Belgrade homes for sale, Maine Wilderness Tours offers guided smallmouth bass fishing trips on the Kennebec River and all of the Belgrade Lakes—a chain of seven natural lakes in Kennebec County that offer spectacular bass fishing. Maine Wilderness Tours also offers northern pike fishing trips on Messalonskee Lake, Great Pond, and Long Pond, as well as striper and trout fishing trips on several nearby waterways. - Meadowbrook Guide Service - 126 Freeman Road, Weeks Mills, ME
If you're looking for a knowledgeable guide with a lifetime of experience on Maine waters, it's hard to beat Meadowbrook Guide Service. Offering guided fishing trips for stripers, trout, salmon, pike, and smallmouth bass on the Kennebec, Androscoggin, and Penobscot rivers, Meadowbrook Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain John Reynolds, who grew up fishing these waters, earned a degree in fisheries from Unity College, and does fisheries work for the State of Maine when he's not leading guided fishing trips. Meadowbrook Guide Service is just minutes from these China homes for sale, in the community of Weeks Mills, ME.
Contact us today to learn more about exploring the great outdoors in Augusta, Maine. From fishing and hunting to camping, hiking, and mountain biking, the Kennebec Valley offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure.