Downeast Fishing Report: September 23, 2008
As stream and brook water temperatures decline in Downeast Maine, brook trout will disperse from their spring-influenced summer refugia areas and take up residence in feeding slots all through some of our best trout streams. From now until the end of the month is the optimum time to take advantage of actively feeding trout adorned in their beautiful spawning colors. Remember that most of our rivers, brooks, and streams close to fishing after Sept. 30 to protect spawning trout and salmon. Until then, artificial lures may be used, and I recommend the following terminal tackle for terrific fall brook trout action: For the fly fishing anglers, it’s hard to beat the black ghost and marabou Muddler streamer flies. For the spin fishermen, some of the best lures I have found are the rainbow or copper-colored Phoebe and the yellow and black Panther Martin spinner.
Here are the waters I recommend for terrific fall brook trout fishing: Old Stream — T 31 MD; Pleasant River — Deblois; Mopang Stream — T 24 MD; Crooked River — T 30 MD; Tomah Stream — Waite; and Chandler River — Jonesboro.
We hope you are able to get out and enjoy this time of year. Good luck and be safe!