West Branch Union River

West Branch Union River is a river flowing through Maine, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At West Branch Union River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

44.7304, -68.3842 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassLargemouth bassChain pickerelRedbreast sunfishYellow perchGreen sunfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• 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.

• For Chain pickerel

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to pickerel's sharp teeth, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're hitting.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at West Branch Union River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to West Branch Union River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Maine before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like West Branch Union River.

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