Mike Cuddy   21 inch Smallmouth

Mighty proud moments for happy campers who made base camp at our exclusive Maine lake cabin rentals!

This year our big fish club winner was Mike Cuddy, with a 21-inch smallmouth bass. Amazingly, he caught it on a four weight fly rod!

The Grand Falls Flowage was closed to the taking of bass in 2012 and is a "catch and release" lake only. This body of water contains some very large smallmouth and with the lake being closed, will only produce larger fish in the future. It would not be a surprise to witness the breaking of the state record ( 8 lbs.) if this water body continues to be regulated and protected in this manner.

Fishing 2020

Many guests have asked me about what to use for lures in our waters. As a general rule in the Spring, in-line spinners, crank baits and spinner baits are a pretty good bet. As summer warms our waters, fishing speeds need to slow down and plastics become a good choice. Grub tails, jigs, worms, top water baits are all really good. As fall approaches it is a mixed bag. As I tell everyone there is no lure that is best and above all to be flexible depending upon the conditions! There is nothing worse than getting into a rut and using only one type of lure. There is a lot of stuff on the market and each lure has its place in our tackle box!

All fish pictured were caught and released during the 2020 season

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Smallmouth Bass

This area has some of the best smallie fishing you will find anywhere. From the middle of May until mid-July it is not unusual to catch and release 100 bass in the watershed here. The fishing then slows down a bit but you can still catch some nice size bass and have a great time. In September, fishing becomes fast once again, usually in the first couple of weeks.

The average smallie is about 2 pounds but you will find the 3 to 4 pounder not that unusual. Of course, we have our big fish stories with some over 6 pounds.

Largemouth Bass

Crawford and Pocomoonshine can provide outstanding largemouth bass fishing. The fish average 3 pounds but can go as high as 8 pounds and can be caught for our entire season. There is also good smallmouth fishing.

Landlocked Salmon

The waters from West Grand and Big Lake watersheds drain down through a relatively narrow channel near the east end of Long Lake. It is through these narrows, just in front of Long Lake camps, that significant number of landlocked salmon pass each May. During September and October, as the waters cool, salmon once again journey through the Long Lake narrows and the spectacular fall foliage makes this a truly special fishing experience.

Grand Lake Stream offers river fishing for landlocked salmon as well as brook trout. From the third week of May through June, two to three pound salmon are common. This is a dam controlled area and fly fishing only.

Our Facilities

At Long Lake, we offer 12 clean and cozy Maine lake cabin rentals, the American Plan dining option, and a host of other amenities for memorable fishing adventures and family vacations.

We have our own boat launch and docking facilities with electricity. You may bring your own boat or rent one of our boats--14 - 16 foot aluminum with 8 horsepower motors.

Also note that we sell non-resident fishing licenses on the premises.



Guides

Our traditional Maine guided trips can be a great experience. This experience not only offers fishing our lake and different lakes that surround us, our guides can teach and show you some tactics on getting more and bigger fish!

A great part of our guided trips is the shore side dinner that proves to be a highlight here at Long Lake Camps. Our camp provides one of the best shore side dinners with some quality guides who know how to cook. The meals offer steaks, ribs, chicken, ham steaks, hamburgers, and lobsters as our main course. With the main course we provide potatoes, onions, carrots, and much more. Finally, we provide homemade desserts which include cookies, brownies and pie, as well as, a few secret surprises. There is nothing like enjoying a great day of fishing with a meal cooked over an open fire, and experiencing some of the most memorable scenery found in the Northeast.

Throughout the area here, you may see eagles, moose, loons, and many species of water fowl. Your guide will try to tailor your trip to what you want to do. The type of fishing whether you like fly fishing, spin casting, or bait fishing is all possible depending on local conditions and weather. Your guide will try and bring you to where the fish are working and give you the best chance of landing that trophy!


      

Our guides can take two-three people per guide in a grand laker canoe, powered with an outboard motor. The canoes have been used by guides since the early 1900s and provides an opportunity "to step back into time" when the world was at a much slower pace.

I highly recommend to everyone, even if you have been coming to the north country for years, to experience a guided trip first hand and catch the true feeling on what our area really has to offer.

Fishing Season