![]() The Winning Fish! Richard Krasenics - 21 1/2 Inches/5 lbs. 8 oz. Guide: Steve Whitman |
Richard Krasenes, on a guided trip, won the 2017 Big Fish of the Year award with a 20 1/2 inch smallmouth, weighing in at an impressive 5 Lbs. - 8 oz. He will receive an engraved guide knife, and his picture will be placed in the lodge.
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 2017
2017 Standings
- Richard Krasenics 21 1/2"
- JR Doss 21"
- Arnie Becker 20 3/4"
- Louis Unger 20 1/2"
- Rick Rheinberger 20 1/4"
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 2017 season
Smallmouth Bass
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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.
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 - 15 foot aluminum with 8 horsepower motors.
Also note that we sell non-resident fishing licenses on the premises.
Guides
![]() Some of our 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!
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 people per guide in a grand laker canoe, powered with an outboard motor. The canoes have been used by guides since the early 1900 and provides an opportunity "to step back into time" when the world was at a much slower place.
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.
Our guides can take two people per guide in a grand laker canoe, powered with an outboard motor. The canoes have been used by guides since the early 1900 and provides an opportunity "to step back into time" when the world was at a much slower place.
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
Smallmouth Bass/Landlocked SalmonIce out to September 30
October 1 - November 30 is catch & release
Grand Lake Stream (Fly Fishing Only)
4/1 - 9/30; 10/1 -10/20 (Catch and release)

Some White Perch For Shore Lunch!