Passagassawakeag River

Running through Maine, United States, Passagassawakeag River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Passagassawakeag River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

44.4382, -69.0181 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Striped bassAtlantic mackerelLargemouth bassAtlantic menhadenCommon carpChannel catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Striped bass

  Match the hatch! Pay attention to what the stripers are feeding on and select lures or baits that mimic the size and color of the local forage.

• For Atlantic mackerel

  When mackerel are feeding deep, try using a weighted lure or rig to get your bait down to them quickly. Also, chumming with fish scraps can attract schools.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Passagassawakeag River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Passagassawakeag River, make sure your licence covers Maine, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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