Our proximity to the vast watersheds of Northern Maine and the Penobscot River puts you on the fishing trip of your dream! Fish some of the best lakes, ponds, and rivers in the Northeast for smallmouth bass, brook trout, and landlocked salmon.
Choose from an action-packed bass fishing vacation trip, a hike into a pristine pond to fish for native brook trout, or try fly fishing in Maine for landlocked salmon on the famous West Branch of the Penobscot River.
GUIDED FISHING OPTION ONE
Trips Include a Licensed Registered Maine Guide, boat or canoe (if not on land), all equipment, and lunch - fun day trips only.
Trips Do Not Include: State of Maine Fishing License, warm clothes, or personal items, such as rain gear, sunglasses, bug spray, hat, etc. (children 16 and older must have a license)
FULL DAY FISHING TRIP:
1 Person= $375
$175 per each additional person.
HALF DAY FISHING TRIP:
1 Person= $250
$150 per each additional person.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Smallmouth bass fishing in Maine is ideal from late May through the end of September. The shores of the West Branch of the Penobscot River in Millinocket are the perfect location for your Maine fishing adventure. Our great resort location allows anglers the ability to wake up and be bass fishing in some of the most productive waters in Maine. *Guided Location to be determined by Guide
Brook Trout Fishing
Brook Trout is one of the most sought-after game fish in the state of Maine. Our Resort location is located just minutes from the many pristine ponds in and around Baxter State Park. At NEOC you’ll experience the thrill of casting a dry fly to rise Brook Trout while enjoying a beautiful view of Katahdin. *Guided Location to be determined by Guide
Landlocked Salmon
Fishing during the caddis hatch on the West Branch is guaranteed to be one of the more memorable experiences in an angler's lifetime. The West Branch of the Penobscot River is famous for its Landlocked Salmon and is one of the best natural landlocked salmon fisheries in the eastern United States. Many local anglers rave about the size of the fish that live in these waters where the average catch size is between 12-14 inches. From May-September, we customize amazing fishing trips on the West Branch with our awesome guides. *Guided Location to be determined by Guide
To plan your FISHING OPTION ONE, call 1-800-766-7238
GUIDED FISHING OPTION TWO
Trips Include a Licensed Registered Maine Guide, drift-boat, all equipment, and lunch - full day trips only.
Trips Do Not Include: State of Maine Fishing License, warm clothes, or personal items, such as rain gear, sunglasses, bug spray, hat, etc. (children 16 and older must have a license)
FULL DAY FISHING TRIP:
1 or 2 Anglers = $650
*Includes space up to two people + Guide + Drift Boat
*If interesting in booking more anglers, please call for pricing.
HALF DAY or EVENING FISHING TRIP:
1 or 2 Anglers = $375
*Includes space up to two people + Guide + Drift Boat
*If interesting in booking more anglers, please call for pricing.
LEARN TO FLY FISH:
1 or 2 Anglers = $300
*Each additional Angler +$50.
Big Eddy - Landlocked Salmon | Brook Trout | Smallmouth Bass
With stunning sunsets and relentless caddis hatches, Big Eddy on the Penobscot River in Maine stands as one of the best Landlocked Salmon fisheries in the world. Tumbling through the Class V rapid The Cribworks, the water settles, providing respite in an oxygen and food rich pool. Consistent, cold water flows hold Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon all summer long. While prime time is late spring and early summer, Salmon hold in the West Branch through July, August and September. The Salmon here average 12-16 inches, with some lunkers growing beyond 26 inches.
Half-Day, Full-Day and Evening-Only trips are available.
And with a drift boat...you can access all of it!
Big Eddy Guided Fly Fishing Trips Include:
Knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly guide
All fly fishing equipment (rods, reels, line, flies, net, etc)
Drift boat (the most comfortable way you will ever cast a fly rod!) Snacks, water and, on full day trips, a shore side lunch cooked by your guide
Half Day: Learn to Fly Fish
Want to try fly fishing but don’t have the gear or a friend to teach you? Let us demystify fly fishing for you. All gear is provided for your first fly fishing adventure along with a knowledgeable guide to get you started! Learn to cast, and drift a fly. Learn to set the hook and play a fish into the net. We guarantee you catch a fish!
To plan your FISHING OPTION TWO, call 1-800-766-7238