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FISHING ... IN MAINE By John C. Page, Jr.

A brief booklet telling what species you will find, when and where to fish and how much it will cost

SIXTEENTH EDITION

A Publication o f the

STATE OF MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU 3 St. John Street, Portland, Maine 2 FISHING IN MAINE

Badger’s Dodge Pond Camps OPEN FOR SPRING FISHING MAY 10TH Dodge Pond Pool and all good fishing in the region, available from camp with very little travel. Warm cabins, good food. Lunches supplied at no extra charge. Duncan Hines recommended 34th Season AAA Approved RANGELEY, ME. FREE CATALOG Fully illustrated, 100 pages, showing special fishing tackle, footwear, clothing and one hundred and twenty other leather and canvas specialties of our own manufacture. L. L. Bean, Inc. FREEPORT MAINE Mfrs. Fishing and Camping Specialties Main Street HENDERSON’S CAMPS In the Famous Moose River Country Open when the ice goes out. Usually about May 1st to 10th. A spot where there is excellent fishing in the spring and where trout and salmon are taken in good numbers in the summer months. Many trout ponds, streams and brooks nearby. 20 comfortable cabins accommodating from two to six. Cen­ tral dining camp servihg food of the best obtainable. % mile off Quebec Highway, R oute 201. W eekly or overnight. Send for booklet LEON E. HENDERSON, Mgr. JACKMAN, MAINE KOKAD-JO INN AND SPORTING CAMPS Located on the shore of beautiful Kokad-Jo Lake 20 miles from Green­ ville on road to Ripogenus Dam and Mt. Katahdin. Separate guest houses and cabins with all modern conveniences. Central lounge and dining room. Excellent home cooked meals. 4 housekeeping cabins. At Kokad-Jo you will be surrounded by some of the best fishing waters in the state. Folder on request HERBERT P. SNOW Tel. Greenville 6-23 KOKADJO, MAINE

FISHING Salmon, Brown Trout, Bass, White Perch HUNTING BIRCH POINT LOG CAMPS Pleasant Lake, Aroostook County Modern log camps, very comfortable beds, hot and cold running spring water, flush toilets, open fireplaces, electric lights, sandy bathing beach, central dining room, excellent home cooked meals. One of the best spots in Maine for a summer vacation. Spring fishing or a Fall hunting trip at a sparkling clean, clear, spring- fed lake. May lst-Dec. 1st Write for folder J. w. EDWARDS, Prop. Tel. 69-3 ISLAND FALLS, MAINE Fishing in Maine By John C. Page, Jr. h e vast e x p a n se s of forest lands and waterways within the T boundaries of the State of Maine are regarded by many sports­ men as one of the last frontiers remaining on the American Conti­ nent. Despite the gradual encroachment of civilization upon her woods and waters, Maine, through a carefully planned conservation and stocking program, has worked with nature to maintain a favorable balance, assuring an abundance of game for any and all who wish to partake of the bountiful goodness of a peaceful vacation amidst the surroundings of nature’s own greenery. Proof of ‘good fishing’ in the Pine Tree State is in the records of Maine’s unique organization, “THE ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY CLUB.” The only qualification for membership is to take a trophy-size fish from Maine waters. (Weight qualifications for the various species listed on inside back cover.) The requirements are stiff and the competition keen but to wear the shoulder patch of Maine’s One That Didn’t Get Away Club is the ambition of every angler in the country. The club was started in 1939 and had a total of only forty-five qualified members up until 1945. From that year on the member­ ship roster shows a rapid climb. Sixty-four were registered in ’49 and sixty-seven in ’50. During 1951 the impressive number of one hundred and three fish was reached. Although ’52 saw a drop to ninety-one, this past season, 1953, a new record was set with one hundred and seven trophy fish registered. These year to year records prove one thing —Maine fishing gets better every year. Heaviest fish of each species of the “Club” fish caught in 1953 were: Bass, 7 lb. 4 oz.; Landlocked Salmon, 11 lb. 8 oz.; Togue (Lake Trout), 23 lb. 4 oz.; Atlantic Salmon, 19 lb. 10 oz.; Brook

Trout, 6 lb. 15^2 o z . ; Brown Trout, 16 lb. 8 oz. and Rainbow Trout, 8 lb. Due to the unpredictables that make the sport what it is, big fish catches vary from year to year but Maine fish are either at, or

Non-Resident Fishing Licenses Season license (calendar year) $7.75 15-day license (consecutive days) 4.75 3-day license (consecutive days) ...... 3.25 Junior license (10 to 16 years, calendar year) 2.25 Women are required to purchase a license. 4 FISHING IN MAINE near the top in national honors every year. Just within the past five seasons Maine fish have captured nation-wide ‘firsts’ for four different species: LANDLOCKED SALMON, EASTERN BROOK TROUT, WHITE PERCH and ATLANTIC SALMON. Here is the record of the leading fish entered in the One That Didn’t Get Away Club over this period: ATLANTIC SALMON: 22 pounds, 6% ounces, measuring 39Vfe inches. TOGUE: 23 pounds, 4 ounces. (Taken in 1953.) BLACK BASS: 7 pounds, 4 ounces. (Taken in 1953.) WHITE PERCH: 4 pounds, 9 ounces, measuring 19i/2 inches. EASTERN BROOK TROUT: 7 pounds, 9 ounces. RAINBOW TROUT: 9 pounds, 8V2 ounces: BROWN TROUT: 19 pounds. Don’t forget to look over the qualifications for membership in Maine’s “ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY CLUB” on the inside back cover. You may come home with a trophy fish and a member­ ship certificate in 1954.

LAKE MOLUNKUS SPORTING CAMPS An Ideal Vacation Spot A Fisherman’s Paradise Trout — Bass — Salmon — Pickerel — Perch Located on beautiful Lake Molunkus in the deep Maine woods. We have 8 cedar log cabins, a recreation lodge, a lodge that must be seen to be appreciated. Our home cooked meals are served family style. Licenses, bait, boats and motors available at camp. ISiom and board $42.00 per week. Folder on request George and Mary Theil Box 101, Mattawamkeag, Me., or 168 High St., East Hartford, Conn. Schoodic Lake Camps For those who like seclusion and quiet, 17 miles from nearest town, 4 miles of pri­ vate road. Cabins widely spaced on lake shore. Reasonably good fishing, two lakes to fish for bass, lake trout, pickerel, and perch. For the family, good swim­ ming beaches, hiking trails, boats. Booklet, letter and full details on request Good home-cooked meals in main dining room, $6.50 per day per person Housekeeping camps completely furnished and equipped, $30-$40 week BILL GOURLEY, Prop. WEST SEBOEIS, MAINE

HUNTER COVE CAMPS Vacation homes for sportsmen and families

Fully-equipped housekeeping cottages on shore, of Rangeley Lake, four miles from village Stream fishing nearby Boats Motors Licenses^ F. D. WEST, Prop. Tel. 123 Rangeley, Maine FISHING IN MAINE 5 Fishing Everywhere—and In Variety In these days of increased interest in fishing and other forms of outdoor recreation, as more and more demands are made upon nat­ ural resources all over the Nation, Maine stands in an enviable posi­ tion. In many states and areas only the members of private clubs who pay substantial sums of money to maintain privately owned fishing waters can expect to enjoy real fishing. Here in Maine, this practice is almost unknown. Any man, woman or child, whether resident or non-resident, may, after being licensed at a moderate fee (children under ten need no license), try his luck in the crystal-clear waters of an unspoiled area nearly as large as all the rest of New England combined! Not only can he try his luck, but with any reasonable degree of skill he can be pretty sure of results to make him proud. In fact, Lady Luck usually smiles on even the most inexperienced of fisher­ men if he’ll take the time to expose himself properly to the fish in these Maine waters. Variety is but one of the rare pleasures Maine has in store for all

BIRCH VILLA on Lake Christopher BRYANT POND, MAINE Many fishermen, who have been with us over a period of years, claim the small mouth bass fishing here to be the best in America. Besides Lake Christopher, on which the villa is located there are, all within a radius of three miles of the Inn—South Pond with togue and bass; North, Indian and Twitchell Ponds, with perch, pickerel, bass, salmon and trout. Excellent cuisine For further information write to BIRCH VILLA BRYANT POND. MAINE Grand Lake Stream Camps Grand Lake Stream, Maine Comfortable Housekeeping Log Cabins. Each to accommodate four persons. Gas, Electric Refrigerators, Running Water. Good Bass, Togue, Salmon Fishing For Reservations and Rates, write W. L. ELLIOTT 19 Boody Street, Brunswick, Maine Sea* Sfoxmy ON BELGRADE LAKE Fine Trout, Salmon, Bass and White Perch Fishing 24. good, modern equipped cabins on lake shore Open soon as ice is out of lake Rates $35 to $42 a week—Address BERT MOSHER & SON OAKLAND, MAINE 6 FISHING IN MAINE

Blodget’s Comfortable Camps TR O U T On Rangeley’s Forested West Shore SALMON We’ll show you where and advise on tackle, depth to troll, boat speed, etc. Near all best September fly fishing spots. Fully modernized camps completely equipped for housekeeping. Top weight salmon our camps in ’53, 8 lbs. An “everybody get acquainted” atmosphere, courteous treatment, clean camps, reasonable rates and congenial guests make for mutual satisfaction. Write for further information and photographs. Open Ice Out to October 1st Phone 168-2 Oquossoc, Maine Boats CHESTER B. and OLIVE M. BLODGET Motors Oct. 1st to May 1st, write Leominster, Mass., RED, Phone 4-8959 MAYNARD’S IN MAINE One of Maine’s oldest and best resorts for the fisherman or vacationist. Fish either Moose River or Moosehead Lake for salmon, trout, or togue. When travel­ ing make this one of your stops to or from Canada. Guides and boats available. Private cabins with bath. 36th Season American Plan Folder on request OPEN MAY 1ST Roger C. Maynard, Prop. Rockwood, Maine Phone: Rockw ood 2511

Log House Camps INVITE YOU TO HAVE YOUR FINEST VACATION Large, completely modern housekeeping camps. In the famous Big Lake and St. Croix River region. Bass, salmon, togue, trout, pickerel, perch, catfish. Boats, canoes, motors, licenses, bait available.

Ken Savage Tel. 61 U. S. Route 1 Princeton, Maine BLACK BEAR CAMPS Hunting and Fishing STRATTON, MAINE On Flagstaff Lake with its 200 miles of rugged shore line, which last season proved to be the best Pickerel and Perch fishing in the East. Pickerel up to five pounds and yellow perch up to fourteen inches in abundance through July, Aug. and Sept. Trout, Salmon and Lake Trout fishing on nearby streams and lakes, both trolling and fly fishing, May, June, July, Aug. and Sept. Deep trolling in July and Aug. Two outlying camps on the Dead W ater of Alder Stream, 17 miles in from main camps for brook trout. Main camps have cabins with bath, main dining room, boats, canoes, motors and fishing tackle. Guides available. Grouse, Duck, Woodcock, Bear and Deer in season. Folder and rates on request. JACK CODDING, Proprietor—Registered Guide Telephone 70

SMALL MOUTHED BASS FISHING Do you want one of the best fishing vacations you ever had? On the best bass waters in Maine—Long Lake, Big Lake, St. Croix River, Down- east food, log cabins, modern conveniences. Indian or white guides. Bass Season open June 1st to September 30th Write for booklet LONG LAKE CAMPS ED. JONES Phone 27 P. O. PRINCETON FISHING IN MAINE 7 fishermen. Whether it’s the silvery, lightning-like acrobatics of a Landlocked Salmon “tail-walking” at the end of your line, the powerful, deep-fighting surge of a heavy Squaretail or the explosive smashing tactics of a fighting Black Bass—it’s all here—and much, much more! The Brown Trout, the Rainbow and the scrappy little White Perch frequent countless lakes, streams and rivers. From the At­ lantic Salmon in Maine’s Eastern coastal rivers to the wary Brook Trout in thousands of rushing streams and wilderness ponds, or the hungry Pickerel waiting under lily pads at the water’s edge— there’s action to please every taste in fresh water fishing. Well-worth bearing in mind, also, is the fact that Maine with her 2,500 miles of rugged coastline and sandy beaches, offers some of the best saltwater fishing on the North Atlantic Coast. Whether it’s fishing for giant Tuna weighing up to 1,200 pounds, Striped Bass, Mackerel, Halibut, Swordfish, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Flounders or just plain pole and handline fishing from the wharves or rugged shoreline, everyone can enjoy saltwater fishing anywhere along the spacious Maine Coast. PREVENT FOREST FIRES Do Your Part to KEEP MAINE GREEN Great Northern Paper Co. Salmon Lake Camps In the Belgrade Lakes Region Modern housekeeping cottages. Completely equipped with electric refrigeration, gas ranges, hot and cold water, full bath with shower, and comfortable beds. Just plan to relax and enjoy the fishing for black bass, trout and salmon. Booklet on request HARDING CAMPBELL NORTH BELGRADE, ME. Bryant’s Camps BASS ANGLERS HOME South Branch Lake Seboeis, Maine Bass Fishing that is unsurpassed in New England Folder on request Ralph S. Bryant Seboeis, Maine Winter Address, 27 Sycamore Rd., South Weymouth, Mass. 8 FISHING IN MAINE

WHEN TO COME—WHAT TO USE Landlocked Salmon Maine’s Landlocked Salmon are ready for action the minute the ice leaves lakes and ponds in the Spring. This ice break-up usually occurs between the first of April and the middle of May each year, depending upon weather conditions. Maine regulations allow fish­ ing in several southern counties starting April 1, or any time there­ after that the ice is officially declared “out.” In other counties to the north, “opening day” comes on April 15. Full particulars on these and all other fresh-water fishing regulations are prepared in booklet form and will be gladly supplied upon request by the Maine Publicity Bureau. In the early part of the fishing season, millions of fresh-water smelts, a favorite food of the Landlocked Salmon, move toward the mouths of tributary streams and over shallow sand bars in their annual Spring spawning run. At this time the salmon crowd in close to shore to feed on these silvery little fish. During this period streamer flies, sewed-on smelts, wobbling artificial minnows and, in MIGIS LODGE ON SEBAGO LAKE Main Lodge with modern comfortable cabins • Food you will remember Guides Good boats Bait American Plan Write for booklet and rates OPEN LATE APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER Sherman K. Crockett. Owner-Manager SOUTH CASCO MAINE MORTON’S CABINS HOUSEKEEPING ON RANGELEY LAKE Information and rates call or write BEN MORTON RANGELEY, ME.

CAMP PHOENIX On Sourdnahunk Lake Greater attractions and best accommodations for the vacationing fly fisherman

A. R. DAISEY, Prop. P. O. MILLINOCKET, ME. FISHING IN MAINE 9

SUGAR ISLAND CAMPS Chandler and Anne Robbins, Owners GREENVILLE, MAINE Recommended by Duncan Hines Best of food, accommodations and service. Located in the heart of Moosehead’s best fishing area. An ideal place for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Transporta­ tion by Chris Craft cruiser. Good boats. American Plan only Tel. Greenville 40-3 McKelvey’s Camps on the shore of Western Grand Lake famous for Land-locked Salmon also Togue — Trout Comfortable cabins, home cooked meals. Reasonable rates. Guides available. For details write JACK and LILA McKELVEY Grand Lake Stream, Me. Messalonskee Beach Camps on the Beautiful Belgrade Lakes

Deluxe modern housekeeping cottages nestled in pine and birch grove all on lake front. Excellent fishing—trout, bass, perch, pickerel. Safe sandy beach. Recrea­ tion cottage. Homey atmosphere. 30 guests. Dining room.

Booklet

C. T. CASSKLY BELGRADE, ME.

HOTEL SERVICE IN INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE FOOD FOR THE GOURMET QUISISANA LODGE ON LAKE KEZAR, CENTER LOVELL Bass and Trout Fishing Non sectarian clientele — No hay fever LODGE and COTTAGES RALPH BURG, Manager Write for folder and rate*

OUR CUSTOMERS Get good SALMON and TROUT fishing from our OLD TOWN BOATS right in front of our HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES and LOG CABINS on the shore of MOOSEHEAD LAKE, MAINE’S LARGEST.

Send for folder Hall’s Cottages and Boats Moosehead Lake Highlands Greenville, Maine 10 FISHING IN MAINE Woodrest Camps IN THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION ON THE SHORES OF SALMON-McGRATH LAKES American Plan — $8.00 per day Private cottages — hot and cold water — home cooked food at your pleasure. Excellent Bass and Trout Fishing: Boats—Guides—Motors—Licenses JERRY BOND OAKLAND, MAINE

EXCELLENT FISHING DURING JULY AND AUGUST Salmon— T rout— Bass Cabins equipped for light housekeeping with all modern improvements. Rates $20 to $35 per week per cabin. H A R R Y ’S FISHING AND HUNTING LODGE KINGMAN P. O. MOLUNKUS, MAINE M. C. M O RRILL, Mgrr. D escriptive folder on request

Maine’s Best Variety of Fishing: at Grand Lake Stream SALMON TROUT TOGUE BASS PICKEREL PERCH GRAND LAKE LODGE On the Shore of Western Grand Lake, Famous for Salmon AAA Grade Accommodations American Plan Only Folder on request FRANK F. ALLEN GRAND LAKE STREAM, ME.

Trout and Salmon Fishing Recreation BILL BRYANT’S CAMPS Wilson’s Mills, Maine Magalloway River Richardson Pond Write for particulars CABEL’S CAMPS On Escutarsis Lake Lowell, Me. W e don’t have plum bing or electricity, and our road is only fair, b u t ...... We do have some of the best bass fishing in the state, comfortable housekeeping camps, and low rates. Eight camps accommodating from 2 to 9 people. Open June 1 to Dec. 1 Write for folder MRS. O. J. FOX Enfield, Me. FISHING IN MAINE 11 fact, almost any small lure that closely resembles a smelt will pro­ duce results. Fly fishing with wet flies of the conventional type as well as many patterns of streamer fly design also work exceptionally well at this time. Later, as the season progresses and temperatures rise, the salmon move back, seeking cooler areas in the deep water. From the hot days of late June until the crisp frosty mornings of early Sep­ tember, trolling with deep-going revolving spoons and live bait usually accounts for excellent catches. Smelts, shiners, angle worms and large night crawlers are the choice of many successful fisher­ men. Cooler surface temperatures during September again bring these silversided battlers near the surface and once more fly fishing close to the mouths of incoming streams is at its best, with both wet and dry flies productive as the Salmon congregate for their own fall spawning run. Brook Trout Eastern Brook Trout fishing in Maine is a special sort of fun all

IT'S “LUXURY IN THE ROUGH” AT SKY LODGE Jackman, Maine Combine your exciting Trout and Salmon fishing with steam-heat comfort in­ doors. All rooms have private bath. Blazing fireplaces, hotel cuisine, cocktail lounge. Bring your ladies and enjoy a better fishing vacation. Send for folder Reasonable rates (Tel. Jackman 71) RUSSELL CROSBY. Mgr. RED RIVER CAMPS P. O. PORTAGE, MAINE Nestled among the remote but famous De Boulie lakes; with no other camps, either public or private within 12 miles. Where excellent trout fishing abounds in 24 lakes and ponds. The best home cooked food, comfortable beds, to be had at reasonable prices. Can be reached by plane or car. Folder on request Herschel Currie, Prop. Portage, Maine

EXCELLENT FISHING in Washington County, Maine LANDLOCKED SALMON TROUT Wilderness camps located on picturesque Mopang Lake. Comfortable log cabins on shore of lake accommodating small or large parties. Main lodge with central dining room and guest lounge with fireplace and porch. Best of home cooked meals and accommodations in the Maine woods. Write for Reservations. Open May 1 to Nov. 30 Folder on request MOPANG LODGE AND CAMPS Winter Address: 9107 2nd Ave.. North Bergen, N. J. After April 30: Beddington, Maine 12 FISHING IN MAINE by itself. These speckled beauties can be found in small, clear, cold water brooks in every section of the State as well as in most of Maine’s deeper springfed lakes and ponds, where water tempera­ tures remain low even during the hottest of summer weather. From the eight and nine-inch “pan size” to the five and six-pound “lunk- ers,” there are thrills galore for the trout fisherman. The angler with an alder pole and a can of worms is on equal terms with the experienced fisherman or the dry fly “purist.” From opening day until the season’s close, these scrappy Squaretails are ready to give a good account of themselves. Almost any of the standard recommended trout flies, streamer flies or live baits will get results. Some Maine streams are reserved for FLY FISHING ONLY. Many remote wilderness ponds in the northern part of the State will remain virtually unvisited. With the cooperative plan­ ning of an experienced Maine guide, the possibilities are unlimited! Black Bass Smallmouthed Black Bass fishing, Maine style, is a thrill never to be forgotten. These northern bronzebacks, frequenting more than

DEER FARM CAMPS— Kingfield Pond, Lake and Stream Fishing BROWN TROUT — BASS — SQUARE TAIU TROUT You’ll enjoy a fishing trip or a vacation brownies, and you have your choice of at Deer Farm Camps in the Kingfield many other nearby waters that offer the mountains. Modern comfortable accom- best of bass and square tail trout fishing, modations. marvelous food, excellent fish- The whole family will enjoy Deer Farm ing, moderate rates. Camps. Tufts Pond is well stocked with fighting Moderate American Plan Rates. Write today for FREE folder EAR LAND WINTER TeL- 26-11 KINGFIELD 6. MAINE PACKARD’S CAMPS AT THE HEAD OF SEBEC LAKE Early Salmon fishing unequalled. Bass fishing later in season. 25 comfortable camps. Central dining room. 5 housekeeping camps. Good boats. Rate for two weeks or longer $52 a week per person with meals at central dining room. For less tim e $8.75 per day.

Booklet on request B. N. PACKARD and SON SEBEC LAKE, MAINE DOWN RIVER CAMPS Covering the Grand Lake, Big Lake and St. Croix River area We cater to Bass and Salmon fishermen. Canoes, boats and motors to rent. Guides, license, and tackle at camps Deer and Bird Hunting in season Write for folder Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Slipp PRINCETON, MAINE FISHING IN MAINE 13

EAGLE LAKE CAMPS Fish for Salmon and Trout Hunt for Deer and Partridge Open May 1 Close Nov. 30 Easy access to all lakes of the Fish River Chain in Northern Maine. Fine food, comfortable and clean log cabins with all modern conveniences for sportsmen and their families. Reasonable rates. Experienced guides available. Hay fever suf­ ferers find relief here. For prices and nearby references write to: MRS. SAUL MICHAUD, Proprietor and Manager Eagle Lake, Me. HEALD POND CAMPS May 24-November 15 Est. 1888 Only Camps on Lake Excellent trout and salmon fishing Togue and trout at outlying ponds “All the comforts of home in the heart of the Maine Woods” Family camp, non-housekeeping. Main dining camp. Excellent food. American plan. Recreational sports. Trails. Licenses available. Reasonable rates. Booklet on request MRS. JESSIE M. ELLIS JACKMAN, MAINE

North East Carry Inn and Cabins Come to where the fish are really caught. In the spring of 1953 64 ship­ ments or approximately 480 pounds were shipped from our post office in addition to the many limits taken home by our fishermen. Modest rates W. J. LaCROSSE, Prop. Write for folder Telephone Greenville 50 North East Carry, Maine RUSSELL’S BROOKTON Washington County MAINE Fishing: Salmon, Bass, Togue, Trout, Pickerel, Perch. Vacation: Quiet, comfort, fine food, good books, deep sleep, lake bathing. Hunting: Deer, Bear, Raccoon, Fox, Partridge, Woodcock, Duck. Highway: U. S. 1 R. R.: Forest Airport: Houlton Rates: $7.50 dally, per person Tel. Danforth 8-13 Boats for rent Guide, with boat, motor, $10.00 daily Bass at the front door Salmon from East Grand Lake, 20 minutes’ distant MAY 1 TO DEC. 1 Booklet Martin’s Sporting Camps LONG LAKE SINCLAIR, MAINE Best of Salmon Fishing Deer Partridge Bear PATRICK B. MARTIN and SON, Props. T e l. 2 0 2 6 16 FISHING IN MAINE ahead of a minnow six or seven inches long is the recommended procedure for taking the big ones. Most important to remember in Togue fishing is to troll very slowly with a heavily weighted line in the deepest part of the lake you intend to fish. Togue are found in many of Maine’s lakes and deeper ponds from one end of the State to the other. There are none however in the Rangeley Lakes, where stocking has been confined to Trout and Salmon. Don’t forget to bring a gaff when Togue fishing if you’re really after a big one. Many of these “Old Lunkers” longer than a rubber boot, are far too large to fit in any conventional land­ ing net. Brown Trout For the past few years, Maine’s Inland Fish and Game Depart­ ment has been gradually introducing Brown Trout in waters all over the Pine Tree State particularly adapted to these sporty game- fish. In 1953, one of these stubborn fighters weighing sixteen and a half pounds came to the net of a very surprised angler. The average weight of Brown Trout taken in Maine, however, usually runs be- MOOSE RIVER LODGE ROCKWOOD, MAINE 3 Individual log- cabins located right on the shore of Moose River near its outlet into Moosehead Lake. Excellent trout, salmon and togue fishing in both the river and Moosehead Lake. Central dining room, American plan, and housekeeping cabins. Home cooking. All private camps with bath. OPEN MAY 1ST For rates and further information write: MR. and MRS. CHARLES KINO Tel. Rockwood 2461

FLY FISH FOR TROUT ALL SUMMER WEST BRANCH PONDS CAMPS KOKADJO, MAINE “ Where the speckled beauties rise to the dry fly” West Branch Ponds in the Moosehead Region offer you unequalled fly fishing for trout. Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout fishing in nearby lakes. Individual log cabins Good beds Innerspring mattresses Central dining room Excellent meals Fresh vegetables, poultry and dairy products from our own farm For complete information write CLIFTON J. KEALIHER, Prop. Tel. Greenville 6-12 KOKADJO, ME.

FISHING HUNTING RIDEOUT'S SPORTING CAMPS On East Grand Lake Butterfield’s Landing, Danforth, Me. On the border between Maine and New Brunswick. One of the few places where real salmon fishing still exists. New, modern cabins, home cooked food. Also modern housekeeping cabins. New Johnson motors. Glass boats. Cabin cruiser for rent. Guides available. Make reservations early. Open ice out-Dec. 1 Folder on request L. E. RIDEOUT RIDEOUT SPORTING CAMPS Pittsfield, Maine Danforth, Maine For your convenience when writing advertisers simply fill in both sides of card and mail to advertiser For your convenience when writing advertisers simply fill in both sides of card and mail to advertiser

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(This card must be addressed on other side) FISHING IN MAINE 17 tween one and one-half and seven or eight pounds, with some speci­ mens much larger. Rainbow Trout also have been introduced in a number of Maine waters and a substantial number of these beautiful fish have been caught. Among others, one weighing eight pounds showed up in a fisherman’s creel last Summer. Brown Trout are fished much the same as Landlocked Salmon. The Browns, however, frequent many of the so-called warmer waters and more shallow ponds and rivers. Although often caught while trolling or plug casting, they are, however, particularly sus­ ceptible to flies in both the wet and dry types here in Maine. White Perch White Perch, cousin of the Black Bass, is one of the easiest of all Maine’s fish to catch. Rated as one of the very best panfish, these snappy little dark-colored hustlers are found in great numbers and furnish plenty of action. Still fishing from a dock or anchored boat with ordinary angle worms, minnows, small frogs or cut bait hardly RICH'S CAMPS Thompson Lake Oxford, Maine One of the Best Fishing: and Hunting: Sections in Maine Housekeeping Camps, accommodating 5 to 7 persons, fully equipped, with com­ fortable beds, warm blankets, fireplace or fireplace stove, flush, shower, hot and cold running water. Gas stove and automatic refrigeration. Salmon, Togue, Pickerel and Bass fishing in season. Rate: $35 to $42 per week May, June, Sep­ tember, October. $56 to $75 per week June 26 thru Labor Day. (Advance reserva­ tions only.) Guide service available. Write for folder KAKLE M. KICH R. F. D. 3. Portland, Maine Parlin Pond Inn and Cottages P. O. The Forks, Maine R. P. Lange, Mgr. Tel. Jackman 9-3 Good Sport, Solid Comfort, Good Food Surrounded by wild country. Located on Maine-Quebec highway U. S. Route 201. Old New England Estate Inn, well equipped, tastefully appointed (18 persons). Two cottages for parties of three or four. Also Housekeeping Lodge for eight persons available. One-half mile lake front, boats and canoes. Seven hiking ponds within radius of 5 miles. We are centrally located in the Jackman-Spencer Lake region. Guides available. Fishing rates American Plan, with private bath $8.50, w ithout. $8. Ice out to Ju n e 15th. Reservations BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS On Shores of Mooselookmeguntic Lake RANGELEY LAKES REGION Excellent trout and salmon fishing. Individual log camps with bath and open fireplace. Good meals. Reasonable rates. Open Ice Out RONALD TURMENNE BALD MOUNTAIN, MAINE Phone Rangeley 122-2 18 FISHING IN MAINE Crystal Spring Camps Belgrade Lakes, Maine W ould — Catch up to 50 small mouth bass on flies in a day? You — Catch a trout weighing oyer 6 pounds? L ike — Catch a salmon weighing over 10 pounds? To — It happened here in the Belgrades last season; it can happen to you tliis y ear! Try our fly-fishing in June and see tor yourself! Modern cottages, central dining room, boats, motors, guides available. Please write for folder and let’s make a date now! GEORGE W. Bl'CKNAM Tel. 2555 Waterville. Maine A fter M ay 25 C rystal Spring Camp.-i, B elgrade Lukes. Maine. Tel. Rom e 418-23

CAMP CARIBOU on Upper Moosehead Lake Remote beautiful main lodge and cabins. Every convenience for Mr. and Mrs. Fisherman desiring the best. Convenient access for those who know, via scenic U. S. Mailboat leaving Rockwood 1:00 P. M. daily or our large cabin boat by ap­ pointment. Excellent food served in main dining room. You fish the usually in­ accessible trout and salmon grounds for which Moosehead Is renowned: Norcross, Duck Cove, Center and Seeboomook Is. Seaplane base licensed by CAA and MAC. Charter boat for parties. New fishing boats, motors, guides, licenses, gas and oil available. American Plan. Open May 15tli. Ref ore that date address inquiries, 28 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, Vt. Booklet and details upon request CHAS. and HARRIET UMSTED OGONTZ, MAINE

LOVELL, KEZAR LODGE MAINE On Lake Kezar, the jewel of Western .Maine, in full view of majestic White Mountains Salmon Brown Trout Bass Brook Fishing Come where you have a variety of game fish for real sport. New modern lodge, finished in pine panelling throughout. All rooms with twin beds, bath, showers. Automatic heat. Excellent deer and bear country. Open All Year 55 Miles from Portland Write for particulars G. L. H EIM , Prop. Tel. Lovell 8001-3

FISHING HUNTING Trout and Salmon Deer, Bear and Birds King and Bartlett Lake Camps EUSTIS, MAINE “An angler’s paradise in the heart of the wilderness, covering many lakes, ponds and streams.” RAYMOND B. WILLARD, Eustis, Me. Booklet on request

Baskahegan Lake — Jackson Brook Lake Top Bass Fishing in the State of Maine. Also perch and pickerel. Good trout fishing in nearby streams. Canoes and guides are available. Located in Northern Washington County on Route 1. One of the best deer hunting sections in the State. Hunters accommodated. Log cabins with central dining room. Meals at any hour. Recommended in Gourmet’s "Guide to Good Eating.” All home cooking. $7.00 per day Tel. 8-11 BASKAHEGAN CAMPS EATON E. BARTLETT Brookton, Maine FISHING IN MAINE 19 ever fails to get results. Don’t underestimate white perch when it comes to fly fishing or trolling either. Almost any of the baits men­ tioned above trolled just behind one or two small gold or silver colored spinners will help to fill the frying pan. White Perch are an “all season fish,” but afford the best fishing of all during the warmer days of mid-Summer. Pickerel For real honest-to-goodness everyday outdoor sport, don’t over­ look the countless hours of fun to be had PICKEREL FISHING. Shallow water ponds, slow moving streams and deep bays heavy with lily pads and other vegetation are the home of this hungry feeder. Frowned upon by some but ready to charge at almost any moving object, the Pickerel is among the easiest of all fish to land. Live bait, flies, plugs, popping-bugs or trolling spoons, whether manipulated by an expensive rod or an old cane pole, bring equally good results in Pickerel waters. Here’s a rough and ready fish, a challenge to the beginner, the expert, the old folks or the kids. He’s what might be called a dependable fish. He’ll strike almost anything and he’ll almost always strike! Atlantic Salmon Maine’s Penobscot County, boasting the famed Bangor Salmon Pool and Washington County with its Narraguagus, Dennys, Pleas­ ant, Machias, East Machias and Orange Rivers are now the major spots in the United States where sport-fishermen can take that king of all gamefish, the ATLANTIC SALMON. Bangor’s Salmon Pool is open to fishing from April 1 to July 15 annually. Each year, the

ATTENTION WOMEN! Is your husband going fishing? If so, why not come along and bring the children to Moose Pond Lodge Cabins completely equipped for housekeeping and accessible by car Running water and flush in large cabins Boats Motors Guides available Swimming Boating Acres of land for the children Pickerel Bass Perch Salmon Brown Trout W rite: H orace ZcliiT, H nrm onv. M aine Tel. 1-21 NAHMAKANTA LAKE CAMPS The Nahmakanta country is one of the best fishing regions in Maine. Good Sal­ mon, Trout and Togue fishing within easy canoeing distance. Salmon and Trout may be taken on a fly throughout season. Several good Trout Ponds nearby. Rake and Stream fishing. Bear. Deer, Partridge and Duck shooting. Unexcelled for a quiet vacation deep In the Maine woods. Good trails and beach. Good food. American plan. Canoeing, Hiking, Bathing. Cheerful atmosphere. Not on auto­ mobile road. Comfortable log cabins on shore of lake. For full particulars write F. H. SCHOPPE MILLINOCKET, MAINE Tel. Greenville 50 or Millinocket Park 3-5916 20 FISHING IN MAINE

first salmon caught there is sent to the President of the United States. The Narraguagus River, offering about 20 miles of excellent Sal­ mon water, produces 400 or more of these fish each year. It may be fished starting May 1 until September 15. Part of the river is open until September 30. The Narraguagus, Dennys and the other rivers mentioned above are increasing their yield each year under the careful supervision of the Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission. Slightly different regulations apply when fishing each and a pre­ pared booklet describing these rules will be furnished upon request by the Maine Publicity Bureau. Atlantic Salmon in these rivers vary from eight to nearly thirty pounds in weight. Probably the fishing is the “hottest,” as Maine natives say, between May 15 and the end of June. FLY FISHING ONLY is the order of the day with these king-size fish. A standard salmon rod weighing from seven to ten ounces, and a large capacity reel with regular tapered fly line, plus plenty of backing, should be part of your equipment. Salmon flies of either the conventional or Birch Island Lodge and Cottages Trout In the famous Moose River Region Salmon Ten beautiful log cottages with all conveniences. Large livingroom with fireplace and oneato five sleeping rooms with twin beds. Our rates include use of boats and canoes and all recreational facilities on the Island, and good wholesome meals served in the main dining lodge. We are very proud of the reputation we earned last year, our first year as man­ agers of Birch Island Lodge and Cottages, and will do our utmost to preserve that reputation. We are looking forward to seeing again the many friends we made last year and to making many more this year. Folder and rates sent on request Telephone after May 15th, Jackman 36-23 Phil, and Mary Harding, Owner-Managers HOI,KB, MALNK

TROUT TROUT TROUT “Richards’ Rainbow Lake Camps” Excellent trout fishing the whole season Individual log cabins, main lodge and central dining room, home cooked food. Many outlying ponds easy to reach. Information and folder on request Write MR. and MRS. H. W. RICHARDS, Box 201 MILLINOCKET, MAINE Tel. Greenville 50 RECORD’S CAMPS Route 27 CARRABASSETT, ME. Via Kingfield) Clean comfortable cabins, central dining room, home cooked food, also house­ keeping cabins. All kinds of stream, lake and pond fishing nearby. Brook and Lake Trout, Salmon, Pickerel, Perch and Bass Duck, Grouse, Woodcock. Deer, Bear Hunting in season. Early Reservation Write for booklet MRS. RALPH GOULD Tel. 34-15, Carrabassett, Me. FISHING IN MAINE 21

MOOSEHEAD INN and CAMPS Spend your vacation in our attractive camps on the shore of Moosehead. Electric lights, bath, screened porches, kitchenettes with gas. Or you may have your meals in the central dining room. Wonderful scenery, salmon, trout, and togue fishing; bathing, canoeing, hiking. Guides, equipment, groceries, fishing tackle, gas and service. Moderate rates. Cocktail lounge. Open year round. Write for folder Boats — Motors — Bait R. S. WHITTEN, Manager ROCKWOOD, MAINE Spaulding’s Log Cabins ON SALMON LAKE Modern Housekeeping Cabins Famous for Small Mouth Black Bass Hot water, showers, gas for cooking, entire season. May and June Trout screened porches. Recreation build- and Salmon. • All outdoor sports An ideal family vacation spot Also Overnight Cabins No black files OPEN MAY TO OCT. DOROTHEA S. PUTNAM, Owner Tel. 249-14 NO. BELGRADE, ME.

Tripp’s Lodge and Camps Located in the heart of the nation’s best Small Mouth Bass fishing at the outlet of Big Lake and the beginning of the St. Croix River, the hottest hot spot in this great fishing area. Also near some of Maine’s greatest Salmon and Lake Trout fishing. Its vast wilderness offers some of the state’s best hunting. Cabins are equipped for housekeeping, electric refrigerators, gas cooking, hot and cold water, showers, flush. Modern lodge serving the best of home cooking and plenty of it. Housekeeping rooms in lodge. New boats and motors. Guides.

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WATER TRIPP. Washington County, Princeton, Maine Tel. 42 YOKE POND CAMPS HUNTING FISHING Deer, Bear. Partridge Trout, Togue Fisherman’s paradise — Heart o’ the woods Individual log cabins with bath Excellent home-cooked food Central dining room—American Plan Folder on request KEITH SKILLIN KOKADJO, MAINE DENNYS RIVER INN on the famous Dennys River FLY FISHING FOR ATLANTIC SEA SALMON DENNYSVILLE—“A Sportsman’s Paradise” TROUT — BASS — PICKEREL DEER — PARTRIDGE — WOODCOCK Good Rooms . . . Good (home cooked) Meals ROBERT and HYLA GODFREY. Props. On t . S. Route No. I Dennysville 22 FISHING IN MAINE

BASS, BROWN TROUT, BROOK TROUT Waiting- for you at our doorstep. Boats free. GAY'S LODGE, Sebago Lake Region CASCO, MAINE Three hours from Boston Salmon, Togue, Bass, Pickerel—Thompson Lake, 1 mile. Red Spots, Salmon, Black Bass—Sebago Lake, 5 miles. 30 lakes within 10 miles. Modern country home. Best of home cooking—all you can eat. Hearty lunches to take out, optional. Comfortable beds. Meals, and heated cabin or room $5.00 per day. Open all year. Earliest and best fishing in Maine. Tel. V e b b s M ills 6-11 KINAPIC LODGE On 9-mile Lake Kezar. one of America’s most beautiful lakes in the foot-hills of the White Mountains • Amer-Jewish cuisine, tops • Perfect for honeymoons • DeLuxe cabins on the lake • Proven hay fever relief • For couples and family groups • Easy to reach; good roads • Counselor sup’n for children • Lower rates early July & late Aug. • Tennis, Golf, FISHING. Boats • Safe, sandy beach, float Season; July 1 to Sept. 7 • Informal 40 guests Also family rates LOVELL VILLAGE. MAINE Phone Lovell 8007 K ing 12A Write, or phone New York City: DE-9-5730 From 75.25 to 94.50 weekly— all private baths

If You Like BLACK BASS Fishing Come to ROYAL PINE CAMPS BURNHAM, MAINE WINNECOOK is a natural Bass lake. They run large and plentiful and full of fight, also Pickerel and Perch. Cabins have the best of beds, complete baths with both hot and cold water, real fireplaces and everything. All meals in main dining room which are extra good and plenty of it. Let us send you a booklet ADELAIDE VON OESEN BURNHAM, MAINE Address until May 15, Unity, Maine LAKEWOOD CAMPS Fly Fishing for Trout and Salmon on Rapid River Trolling in Richardson Lakes Open May 15th LARRY PARSONS MIDDLEDAM P. O. ANDOVER, MAINE Pocomoonshine Lodges Located in the Heart of the Best Fish and Game Country in Maine BASS, SALMON, PICKEREL, PERCH Log cabins located on lake shore. Can accommodate large or small parties. Central dining hall; boats, guides, equipment available. Rates on request BERT INMAN and GENE MORIARTY, Props. ALEXANDER MAINE FISHING IN MAINE 23

English type and a fairly heavy test leader also should be included. Your guide or local informant will, however, very likely be able to supply you with “on-the-spot” information and the actual flies that they are taking well at the particular time you arrive. You can trust your Maine Guide. He usually knows what he is talking about. Tuna TUNA FISHING along the Maine Coast has become a major sport during the last few years. Between the first of July and the end of August, thousands of these gigantic bluefins move into Maine coastal waters. Top-weight tuna to be taken on rod and reel so far, chalked up an official mark of 874 pounds. These mammoth silvery fish may also be caught by handline fishing or harpooning. Special heavy-duty equipment is needed to go after tuna, but it’s not at all necessary to own your own to try this thrilling sport in Maine. Charter boats manned by competent “Down-east” skippers are ready not only to serve you but to furnish all necessary tackle, gear and bait at moderate cost. Don’t miss the thrill of a lifetim e! Expose yourself to some real big game fishing in Maine this year!

CHAIRBACK MOUNTAIN CAMPS BROWNVILLE JCT., MAINE Formerly known as Long Pond Camps are sitnated on the shore of a beautifnl 4 mile lake, known as Long Pond, which abounds with trout, salmon and togue. There are many other ponds and streams, including the famous East and West Cliairbaeks. These great fishing ponds are within two miles of camp, with no mountains to climb to reach them. Many trails for hiking, including the Appala­ chian Trail, which runs through camp yard. Gulf Hagus, the grand canyon of the East, is also a beautiful day's trip from camp. It is also one of the best hunting sections in the state. Booklet on reguest EARL W. PERHAM, Mgr. From Dec. I to May 15, address MILO, MAINE Camp Tel. Monson, Me. 39-14 BUCKHORN LODGE In the Famous Jo-Mary-Coper Brook, Fishing and Hunting Country Won’t you try our wonderful fly fishing for Trout, also Togue, Salmon and White Perch in season Camps at Leavitt and Cooper Ponds. Middle Jo-Mary Lake and Crescent near Allegash and Ross Lakes. Beautiful view of Mt. Katahdin from our dining room. Cabins are clean, good beds, open fireplaces, running water with toilets, no hay fever. 3 miles from auto road by boat, open all year. Float plane service. Rates $8.00 per day. Write for references and booklet Northeast Airlines. Millinocket Jasper Haynes Tel. Millinocket Park 3-5402 R. R. Norcross, Maine ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE LILY BAY HOUSE an d CABINS Salmon Togue Trout Folder on request KOKADJO, MAINE Tom French and Bob Gray, Props. 24 FISHING IN MAINE Striped Bass STRIPED BASS FISHING in coastal rivers and inlets or surf­ casting for these fish along Southern Maine beaches is becoming in­ creasingly popular each year. “Stripers,” ranging from two to ten pounds are common, with some tipping the scales at nearly twenty pounds. Probably more are taken by trolling than by any other method. A standard “salt-water rod” weighing 10 or 12 ounces, 30-lb. test line and reel of ample capacity should make up the back­ bone of your equipment. Use of regular striped bass lures as manufactured by several well-known companies, to which live bait has been added is the next step. Sandworms, bloodworms, small eels, small herring and occa­ sionally shrimps make good bait to troll with both standard fresh­ water spoons or regular striped bass lures. Careful attention to water currents and the fishing of “the rips” during an incoming tide often make the difference between failure and success. Once connected with even a fair-sized striper, you’ll be spending lots of time in those waters again. The salt-water angler in Maine isn’t forced to confine his activi­ ties to tuna and striped bass fishing—not by a long shot!

I know of no better vacation for the city dweller than a canoe trip in the remote places, completely out of touch with civilization, self- sufficient as to food, shelter, and transportation. “Wilderness Canoe Trips a Specialty” Stacy R. Osborne, Maine Guide Box 143 Gorham, Maine THE BEMIS CAMPS Completely Furnished for Housekeeping On Moosehead Lake at Mouth of Moose River Boats, Motors, Guides Lake Fishing, Ice Out ROCKWOOD Tel. 2541 MAINE NAT and MARY BEMIS, Proprietors

In the Heart of the Rangeley Lakes Region Back O’ The Moon Lodge Good Old Fashioned Home Cooking Wines — Liquors HUNTERS — FISHERMEN Steam heated rooms Private baths Cabins and Boats OQUOSSOC, MAINE ROUTE 16 Phone: Rangeley 22-11 SAMUEL NOVAK, Prop. FISHING IN MAINE 25 WHEATON’S LODGE EASTERN GRAND LAKE SPEDNIC LAKE FOREST CITY. MAINE If it’s FISHING you want plus home cooked foods, the comforts of home and true Maine atmosphere—This is it! We make it our business to serve you. A large main lodge with private cabins situated between two virgin lakes and bordering on the shores of Canada it gives you vast fishing grounds for the State’s Best Salmon, Togue and Bass fishing. Write for detailed information Owned and operated by MR. and MRS. “WOODIK” WHEATON Write to Grand Lake Stream. Maine, until May 1st. SEBAGO ACRES Route 114 Sebago Lake, Me. Modern housekeeping cottages—heated, bath—with shower. Good boats. AAA approved Open for Spring Fishing Tel. Sebago 33 Ring 3 BYRON G. PRIDE ARTHUR K. McCUBREY HYSON’S CAMPS on MOOSEHEAD LAKE Modern Housekeeping Camps FISHING and HUNTING JOHN W. HYSON Folder on request * Rock wood Tel. 2741 Maine FRASER’S INLET CAMPS on SQUARE LAKE Clean log cabins with baths, comfortable beds, excellent food, good salmon fishing right through the Summer.

Rates, folder on request Gordon Fraser, Square Lake, Guerette, Maine

LAMBERT LAKE MAINE PINE POINT CAMPS Situated on Lambert Lake, in Washington County Salmon, Lake Trout—Lambert Lake. Salmon, Togue—East Grand Lake, 45 minutes distant. Brook Trout—Tomah Stream. 5 miles. Black Bass, Perch— Spednic Lake, on Canadian Border, 5 miles. Bear, Deer, Partridge, Woodcock. Large main lodge, modern, comfortable. Home cooked meals. Rates $8 per day. Highway, Route 6 R. R., Lambert Lake Airport, Princeton Boats and motors for rent Gnides available OPEN APRIL 20 TO DEC. 1 Owned and Operated by Clyde and Winnie Grass 26 FISHING IN MAINE

STATE OF MAINE COUNTY MAPS Detailed — Accurate — One Scale Invaluable to Hunters — Fishermen — Tourists Maps Published for Each Individual County Copyrighted and Published by PRENTISS & CARLISLE CO., INC. 107 Court Street Bangor, Maine Damariscotta Lake Farm and CABINS Fine Fishing, Hunting, Vacationing Salmon, trout, pickerel, bass, perch. Deer, small game. Room and board, $6.00 per day. Heated cabins $35.00 per week. Approved by National Sportsmen’s Research Institute GEORGE and FRANCES CLEAVES JEFFERSON, ME. Tel. North Whitefield 7-2253 GARTLEY’S BEAVER CREEK CAMPS On Moosehead Lake April 15 - Nov. 30 Famous for its square tail trout and salmon Ashing. Fly Ashing in nearby ponds. Five gniles North Greenville on the Ripogenus dam road. Housekeeping cabins, boats and bait. G. A. GARTLEY Greenville, Maine TeL Greenville 40-13 Thomas House and Camps SOUTH CASCO, MAINE The earliest salmon fishing is at Lake Sebago, no better fishing grounds than around the Dingley Islands, at South Casco. The best of accom­ modations, with steam heated rooms, and heated cabins for the early Spring fishermen. Write for illustrated booklet ADOLPHE and TONI FORTIER, Proprietors Tel. Webbs Mills 8021-3

perry's p ie r c e p o n d c a m p s Famous for its record size Trout and Salmon “Back in” and not accessible by car The meeting place of good sportsmen By reservation only

Descriptive folder NORTH NEW PORTLAND, ME. FISHING IN MAINE 27 School Fish Mackerel and Pollock run in tremendous schools along the Maine Coast during summer months. Spinners, flies or even a piece of red or white cloth attached to a hook will often do the trick. This sketchy equipment, trolled either through or near these schools will almost always take fish as fast as they can be removed from the hook. This may sound surprising, but it works—and there’s action a-plenty to be had with the use of either a handline or a light rod and reel! NO LICENSE is needed for saltwater fishing along the Maine Coast, whether from the docks, mainland, islands or boats. Handline and pole fishing from wharves, bridges and the shore for flounders, cunners, mackerel and rock-cod are enjoyed by thou­ sands of men, women and children all through the Summer and Fall. Many “partyboats” lie ready at Maine harbors and ports to take out fishing parties seeking cod, haddock, pollock and other fish, or just for a cooling day’s cruise along the shore among the hundreds of green-studded islands that dot the rugged coast between mainland and the open sea. Fishing lines, bait and all tackle are furnished if desired. Arrangements may easily be made for a picnic lunch or a famous Maine Clambake on the shore of some nearby wooded island. Mooselookmeguntic House and Log Camps Famous Rangeley Lakes Region On shore of Mooselookmeguntic Lake—few minutes to best fishing grounds for Landlocked Salmon and Square Tail Trout. Experienced licensed guides. Also Rangeley boats suitable for outboard motors are available at hotel dock on premises. Cabins with all modern conveniences and hotel service. American Plan Lower rates May and June Open May 15 Booklet on request Phone Rangeley 18-3 P. O. Oquossoc, Maine L. A. Thomas-Fred B. Burns, Owner-Managers “The Country Kitchen” Homey farm house—Located on real farm—Beautiful hilltop scenery Heart of Excellent Fishing, Hunting Territory Inquire about guided canoe, river trip Ideal location for summer vacation, entire family 1 mile from village Reasonable rates Tel. P a tte n 19-13 ETTA and OLIVER GRANT PATTEN, MAINE CAMP ANTLERS Famous for its May to October Speckled Trout and Land locked Salmon fishing. Comfortable, clean, modern housekeeping cabins, oil heat, gas for cooking and refrigeration. Come for the early fishing and come back with the family in July or August. Boats, motors. Guides. Reasonable rates. Folder on request Mooselookmeguntic Lake ED. and DICK PARKER, Oquossoc, Me. Tel. Rangeley 17-31 Winters: 387 Court Street. Auburn 28 FISHING IN MAINE

If you’ve never tasted lobsters, clams and roasted corn, cooked out­ doors— Maine Clambake Style — then DON’T MISS IT THIS YEAR! Once you’ve had a taste, we know you’ll be back again and again! Tackle Available Many inland sporting camps, hotels and resorts furnish fishing tackle for guests. Practically all of them will arrange for guides, outboard motors, boats and bait if desired. Your own tackle is prob­ ably adaptable to many kinds of Maine fishing. If you think it isn’t, don’t worry. Supplies of all types, including the latest lures and equipment are available on the spot in nearly all Maine communities. For early Spring fishing and Fall fishing in Maine, plenty of warm but light clothing should be worn. A waterproof rain slicker with hood or hat are welcome assets when the fish start to hit dur­ ing a shower. Wool socks of knee length and waterproof footwear also are recommended and, of course, waders or hip boots for stream fishing. Lightweight, washable informal summer clothing of sports design is appropriate at all Maine spots where fishing is in vogue. Even during the warmer days of Summer, Maine nights are cool. It is therefore an excellent idea to bring along an extra sweater or a couple of wool shirts to enjoy the greatest comfort at all times.

THE COTTAGES MOOSEHEAD LAKE’S EASTERN FISHING GROUNDS The ideal spot for the early fisherman and his family. Attractive cottages indi­ vidually located overlooking and on the lake. Each one a completely furnished home, gas heated and screened throughout. Completely equipped Old Town boats and Johnson motors available or ample room for your own boat and motor on our two private docks. OPEN, ICE OUT SAM and HARMONY CHEYNEY Write for folder Tel. 215-2 GREENVILLE, MAINE WARD'S-ON-BIG WOOD LAKE Open “ice out” through November 30 New log cabins with all modern conveniences and completely equipped for light housekeeping. Available on premises are boats, canoes, licenses, tackle and regis­ tered guides to help you plan a successful fishing or wilderness canoe trip. Located in the famous Jackman Region, one of the finest spots in Maine for Square Tail Trout, Togue and Fighting Salmon. Congenial—Comfortable—Conveniently Located AAA endorsed Write for rates Ralph L. Ward, Prop, and Registered Guide Tel. G7 Jackman Station, Maine LAKE HOUSE and CAMPS ON UMBAGOG LAKE, ROUTE 26 River, stream and lake fishing, for square tail trout and landlocked salmon. Best fly fishing from May 20 through June. Good trolling and bait fishing. Main house and cabins, with fireplace, baths, electric lights. Rates $6.00-$7.00 per day. American Plan Write for booklet MRS. MABEL C. DURKEE UPTON, MAINE FISHING IN MAINE 29

BAY BOATEL On Lake Sebago— at White's Bridge Housekeeping—Rooms—Cottage Early fishing—Vacationing—Hunting Boats—Guides—Excellent Beach Landlocked Salmon—Trout—Bass MR. and MRS. PERRY H. JENNINGS North Windham, Me.

THE BIRCHES ON MOOSEKEAD LAKE Unequalled for Fishing. Vacation and Hunting Camps. Good trout, salmon and togue fishing within easy canoeing distance from camp. Every hotel comfort in a modern log cabin. Central dining room service with best food available. Ac­ commodations for 56 fishermen. Good auto road to camp. Route 150 from Skow- hegan, Route 15 from Bangor. Make reservations early as possible. Open May 15th. Kates $11.00 per day per person.

Booklet on request Tel. 2151 O. R. FAHEY ROCKWOOD, MAINE PLAY-STEAD CAMPS Washington County May 1st • Nov. 30th FISHING BATHING BEACH HUNTING Bass — Salmon Deer — Bear — Partridge Togue ------Trout — Perch Woodcock — Duck Camps located on Dewey’s Lake—connecting Long Lake, Big Lake, Grand Lake and St. Croix Waters Housekeeping Camps with kitchenettes, gas ranges, electric refrigerators, showers, flush, and innerspring mattresses. Minimum on housekeeping camps for one or two persons $6.00 a day, $2.50 for each additional person. $9.00 a day for camps and meals American Plan. Canoes— Boats— Motors—Guides available One mile north of Princeton off Route No. 1 Send for booklet Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Plaisted, Princeton. Tel. 67 BELGRADE LAKES VILLAGE COTTAGES ON LONG LAKE IN THE BELGRADE CHAIN Completely furnished, modern, electrically equipped kitchens. Room for living. Fireplaces. Boats and motors available. SALMON TROUT BASS Write for folder GILMAN CAMPS Phone 45 Belgrade BELGRADE LAKES, MAINE KIDNEY POND CAMPS May IN THE KATAHDIN COUNTRY Oct. 15 Millinocket, Maine 1 EXCELLENT SALMON and TROUT FISHING Mountain Climbing—Canoeing—Swimming Log Cabins—Spotlessly Clean—Modern Plumbing A m erican P la n E stab lish ed 1902 30 FISHING IN MAINE Maine Invites You All reports indicate that Maine will have a record increase in visitors this year. It is the wise fisherman who has his reservations in hand long before the start of his trip. On the pages of this book­ let are listed accommodations in almost all sections of Maine. In the text, we have attempted to tell you a little of the many varieties of fighting gamefish found in Maine and how to catch them. The individual camp and hotel advertisements on these pages do more —they tell you where it can be done! Maine camp and hotel proprietors are famous for their food as well as their hospitality. They all INVITE YOU TO COME and want you to FEEL YOU BELONG IN MAINE! In a world beset by countless trying problems and the complex life of an atomic age, Maine stands out among other areas as a sanctuary for outdoor lovers, still rugged, beautiful and unspoiled. Her 17,000,000 acres of forest land, 2,465 lakes and ponds, 5,500 rippling brooks, streams and rivers and her 913,000 friendly people INVITE YOU! Whether you are a novice or an expert in the art of fishing, bring your camera as well as your rod. YOU’LL BE PROUD OF YOUR RECORD IN MAINE THIS YEAR!

Lincoln's Housekeeping Cottages Located at the junction of Moose River and Moosehead Lake, famous for salmon, squaretailed trout and lake trout fishing. Electricity, bottled gas, flush toilets, electric refrigerators. Boats for rent, licenses, fishing tackle for sale or rent. Reasonable rates. Open May 10th to Dec. 1st for fishing and deer hunting Props., Margaret and Vance Lincoln Rockwood, Maine Tel. E411 The Camps of Acadia

On beautiful Eagle Lake in Aroostook County, the ideal resort for sportsmen seeking relaxation by fishing in the Fish River Chain of lakes which comprise Long, Mud, Square, Eagle, St. Froid, Portage and Fish Lakes. A vast body of water abounding with salmon and trout. Reasonable rates. Please make reserva­ tions early. MAY 1ST TO DECEMBER 1ST

CLAUDE L. MARTIN, Prop. EAGLE LAKE, ME. WEATHERBY’S CAMPS GRAND LAKE STREAM, MAINE Excellent Trout, Salmon, Togue and Bass Fishing Comfortable camps with all conveniences. Central dining room with plenty of good home-cooked food. Boats and guides available. .Rate* and folder on request R. L. Weatherby, Prop. P. O. Grand Lake Stream Phone: Princeton 8017-3 FISHING IN MAINE 31 Index To Advertisers ALEXANDER EAST GRAND LAKE REGION Pocomoonshine Lodges ...... 22 See Brookton, Danforth, Forest City, and Lambert Lake ATLANTIC SALMON REGION See Alexander, Beddington, EUSTIS Cherryfield and Dennysville King and Bartlett Lake Camps 18 BALD MOUNTAIN FISH RIVER REGION Bald Mountain Cam ps...... 17 See Eagle Lake, Guerette, Portage, and Sinclair BANGOR Great Northern Paper Co. . .. 7 FOREST CITY Prentiss & Carlisle Co...... 26 Wheaton’s Lodge ...... 25 BEDDINGTON FREEPORT Mopang Lodge ...... 11 L. L. Bean, Inc...... 2 BELGRADE LAKES REGION GORHAM See Belgrade, Belgrade Lakes, Stacy R. Osborne...... 24 North Belgrade, and Oakland. GRAND LAKE REGION BELGRADE See Grand Lake Stream and Messalonskee Beach Camps .. 9 Princeton BELGRADE LAKES GRAND LAKE STREAM Belgrade Lakes Village Cot­ Grand Lake L odge...... 10 tages ...... 29 Grand Lake Stream Camps . . . 5 Crystal Spring Camps ...... 18 McKelvey’s Cam ps...... 9 Weatherby’s Camps ...... 30 BROOKTON Carter White’s Cam ps...... 14 Baskahegan Camps ...... 18 Russell’s ...... 13 GREENVILLE The Cottages ...... 28 BROWNVILLE JUNCTION Gartley’s Beaver Creek Camps 26 Chairback Mountain Camps .. 23 Hall’s Cottages and Boats .... 9 Sugar Island Camps ...... 9 BRYANT POND Birch V illa ...... 5 GUERETTE Fraser’s Inlet Camps ...... 25 BURNHAM Royal Pine Camps ...... 22 HARMONY Moose Pond L odge...... 19 CARRABASSET Record’s Cam ps...... 20 HOLEB Birch Island Lodge ...... 20 CASCO Gay’s Lodge ...... 22 ISLAND FALLS Birch Point Log Camps ...... 2 CENTER LOVELL Quisisana Lodge ...... 9 JACKMAN REGION See Holeb, Jackman, Jackman CHERRYFIELD Station and The Forks Narraguagus River Inn ...... 15 JACKMAN DANFORTH Heald Pond Cam ps...... 13 Rideout’s Sporting Camps .... 16 Henderson’s Camps ...... 2 DEAD RIVER REGION Sky Lodge ...... 11 See Carrabasset, Eustis, King- JACKMAN STATION field, North New Portland, Ward’s-on-Big Wood Lake .... 28 and Stratton JEFFERSON DENMARK Damariscotta Lake F arm ...... 26 Moose Trail Lodge ...... 14 KATAHDIN REGION DENNYSVILLE See Mattawamkeag, Millinocket, Dennys River I n n ...... 21 Molunkus, Norcross, and Pat­ ten EAGLE LAKE Camps of Acadia ...... 30 KEZAR LAKE REGION Eagle Lake Camps ...... 13 See Center Lovell and Lovell 32 FISHING IN MAINE Index To Advertisers KINGFIELD PATTEN Deer Farm Camps ...... 12 The Country Kitchen ...... 27 Camp W apiti...... 15 KOKADJO Kokadjo Inn ...... 2 PORTAGE Lily Bay House ...... 23 Red River C am ps...... 11 West Branch Pond Camps .... 16 Yoke Pond Camps ...... 21 PRINCETON Down River Camps ...... 12 LAMBERT LAKE Log House C am ps...... 6 Pine Point Camps ...... 25 Long Lake Camps ...... 6 Play-Stead Camps ...... 29 LOVELL Tripp’s Lodge and Camps .... 21 Kezar Lodge ...... 18 Kinapic Lodge ...... 22 RANGELEY LAKES REGION See Bald Mountain, Middledam, LOWELL Oquossoc, Rangeley, Upton, Cabel’s Camps ...... 10 and Wilson’s Mills MATTAWAMKEAG RANGELEY Lake Molunkus Sporting Camps 4 Badger’s Dodge Pond Camps . . 2 MIDDLEDAM Hunter Cove Camps...... 4 Lakewood Camps ...... 22 Morton’s Cabins ...... 8 ROCKWOOD MILLINOCKET Bemis Camps...... 24 Kidney Pond Camps ...... 29 The Birches ...... 29 Nahmakanta Lake Camps .... 19 Hyson’s Camps ...... 25 Camp Phoenix ...... 8 Lakeshore Cam ps...... 14 Richard’s Rainbow Lake Camps 20 Lincoln’s Housekeeping Cot­ tages ...... 30 MOLUNKUS Maynard’s-in-Maine ...... 6 Harry’s Fishing and Hunting Moosehead Inn ...... 21 Lodge ...... 10 Moose River Lodge ...... 16 MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION See Greenville, Kokadjo, North SCIIOODIC LAKE REGION East Carry, Ogontz, and See Brownville Junction, Se- Rockwood boeis, and West Seboeis SEBAGO LAKE REGION NORCROSS See Casco, Denmark, North Buckhom Lodge ...... 23 Windham, Oxford, Sebago NORTH BELGRADE Lake, and South Casco Salmon Lake Camps ...... 7 SEBAGO LAKE Spaulding’s Log Cabins ...... 21 Sebago A cres...... 25 NORTH EAST CARRY North East Carry Inn SEBEC LAKE ...... 13 Packard’s Camps ...... 12 NORTH NEW PORTLAND SEBOEIS Perry’s Pierce Pond Camps . .. 26 Bryant’s Camps ...... 7 NORTH WINDHAM SINCLAIR Bay B oatel...... 29 Martin’s Sporting C am ps...... 13 OAKLAND SOUTH CASCO Bear Spring Camps ...... 5 Migis Lodge ...... 8 Woodrest Cam ps...... 10 Thomas H ouse...... 26 OGONTZ STRATTON Camp Caribou ...... 18 Black Bear C am ps...... 6 OLD TOWN THE FORKS Central Maine Flying Service 15 Parlin Pond Inn ...... 17 OQUOSSOC Camp Antlers ...... 27 UPTON Back O’ The Moon L od ge----- 24 Lake House ...... 28 Blodget’s Comfortable Camps 6 WEST SEBOEIS Mooselookmeguntic House .... 27 Schoodic Lake Cam ps...... 4 OXFORD WILSON’S MILLS Rich’s Camps ...... 17 Bill Bryant’s Camps ...... 10 THE ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY CLUB Maine invites you to become a member of the most exclusive fishing organization in the world. There is no initiation fee, no dues, and no possible way to “buy” your way in,—yet, its membership is open to any­ one and everyone, regardless of race, creed or previous fishing experi­ ence. Truly, a unique organization. THE ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY CLUB was organized in 1939 by the Maine Development Commission “to honor the angler who lands an extraordinarily large fish” in Maine. Its membership, at the close of the 1953 season included 107 new enthusiastic Maine and out-of- State anglers. All you must do to join this exclusive group and receive a certificate of membership signed by the Governor of Maine is to catch a big fish in accordance with the following rules and file a formal application for membership with the Maine Development Commission, State House, Augusta, Maine. RULES 1. Membership open to anyone holding a Maine fishing license who catches a LANDLOCKED SALMON weighing ten or more pounds, a TROUT weighing six or more pounds, a BLACK BASS weighing five or more pounds, a TOGUE (lake trout) weighing fifteen or more pounds, an ATLANTIC SALMON weighing fifteen or more pounds, or a WHITE PERCH weighing three pounds. 2. Entries are limited to fish taken in the State of Maine in accordance with the state fishing laws. 3. Fish taken from a state, club, or private hatchery or pool, or taken through the ice, will not be eligible. 4. Weight of fish and other pertinent information must be certified by a Warden of the Inland Fisheries and Game Department. (There are more than one hundred of these men on duty in the State. Your camp owner or guide will gladly put you in touch with one.) STOREHSE 799.1 P132f 1954

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