June 2010 Issue

Apparently a number of Maine Sportsman columnists agree with me that June is the best month of the year to fish for brook trout, because that’s just what they wrote about for this issue.

There are multiple reasons why over 90 percent of our readers list brook trout as their favorite fish to catch, everything from their brilliant coloration to their delicate flavor fresh from a fry pan. And when it comes to truly wild brook trout that have never seen the inside of a hatchery, no other state in the USA can match the number of waters Maine has where these beauties are found.

Of course, that’s only one aspect of the many topics covered in this issue.  For example, in my Rambling column, I talk about how often new Maine freshwater fish records are falling these days — including a new record for yellow perch — and I provide a list of all the state’s records.

Bill Clunie has written an excellent article on remote ATVing — including how to prepare and what to bring along on an ATV camping trip.  More and more miles of excellent ATV trails are established in Maine each year, creating more opportunities for extended rides.

This is our annual Salt Water Fishing Issue and Capt. Barry Gibson has provided a highly informative article about the improving near shore fishing for cod, haddock and pollock that can be reached by boats only 20 feet or so long.

There’s plenty more, including the possibility of a giant togue from Moosehead, small trout ponds in the Rangeleys, smallmouth bass Down East and even brook trout fishing hotspots in the Sebago Region.

Rounding it all out are extra features like Tom Seymour’s popular Maine Wildlife Column and a wildlife quiz where you can test your knowledge about garter snakes.

Check it all out and see if it inspires you to head outdoors for a for some of the best fishing of the year too.