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Access to Grand Lake Stream is good. From the dam to the village of Grand Lake Stream—a distance of approximately 1 mile—there are many private houses and camp lots, but public access exists in several locations. Below the village down to Big Lake—approximately 2 miles—the streambank is primarily public, with excellent access along unmarked footpaths following the stream to the lake. There are only a few private lots in this area, and one can easily wade around them.

Grand Lake Stream is the most famous landlocked salmon fishery in the country. Along with the Sebago, Green, and Sebec Lake systems, it is part of one of only four native landlocked salmon watersheds in the country. This is a unique and historically important fishery.

Tackle: A 9-foot 5-weight rod with a floating line is your best bet for Grand Lake Stream most of the time. If you want to fish streamers, a 9-foot 6-weight with a fast-sinking line is your best option. Dry-fly fishing is best done with a 9-foot 4-weight, as you may need 6X tippet to effectively fish small patterns. While rods longer than 9 feet can work, especially for nymphing, rods shorter than 8½ feet are not practical. Strike indicators should be large enough to float two flies and added weight. Flies should include Woolly Buggers; smelt patterns; mayfly and stonefly nymphs and adults; all stages of caddis in a variety of sizes and colors; and egg patterns in the spring.

Tailout of the Dam Pool. Weatherby’s

JEFF MCEVOY owns and operates Weatherby’s in Grand Lake Stream. He is a Registered Master Maine Guide and can be booked through the lodge. He can be reached at 877-796-5558, info@weatherbys.com, or www.weatherbys.com.

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Weatherby’s Fly Shop

3 Water Street

Grand Lake Stream, Maine 04637

877-796-5558

www.weatherbys.com info@weatherbys.com

Pine Tree Store

3 Water Street

Grand Lake Stream, Maine 04637

207-796-5027

Pinetreestore@gmail.com

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