Fly fishing in Southern Maine

[LimerickShaw]

Hey everyone,

I live in the greater Portland area and have been trying to find areas to fish. Well, to be quite honest I've been looking more for a place that I can practice casting more than catching fish. I obviously would like to have an opportunity to catch some trout but I'm really concerned with finding a spot that I'm not going to be wrecking trees left and right. I don't currently have waders but I'm looking into getting some so spots that I do and don't have to wade to be in would be ideal.

Anyways, not sure if I'll get any answers cause I know how it is telling people spots but I can only practice on grass for so long and the feeling is much different on the water.

Cheers!

 

[plecain]

Very near you are several rivers.
The Saco, the Presumpscot and the Royal all have trout and are big enough to avoid trees.
Soon you'll be able to 'wet wade' all three, so waders will be unnecessary until it gets cold again.

 

[LimerickShaw]

Very near you are several rivers.
The Saco, the Presumpscot and the Royal all have trout and are big enough to avoid trees.
Soon you'll be able to 'wet wade' all three, so waders will be unnecessary until it gets cold again.

I actually just fished the Royal the other day but I think I was in the wrong area. I've tried the Presumpscot in one spot but it was fairly difficult. Thanks!

 

[Rip Tide]

The Little Ossipee must be right in your backyard
https://www.pressherald.com/2014/05/18/mark_latti__late_spring_a_great_time_for_river_fishing_/

 

[stanbiker]

You can also fish the pleasant river. The nonesuch in Scarborough has trout, but can be a little tight. The Piscatagua river in Cumberland is small, but there are brook trout that love a black ant.

Your best bet is to pick up a gazetteer and look for the small creeks and rivers.

 

[LimerickShaw]

The Little Ossipee must be right in your backyard
https://www.pressherald.com/2014/05/18/mark_latti__late_spring_a_great_time_for_river_fishing_/

that is actually fairly close and a place I've driven past a few times. I always try to scout on google earth before going some place but sometimes it's nearly impossible. Guess I might just have to make a scouting adventure.

 

[Rip Tide]

It's bad form to link to another forum, but you might want to read what they have to say about the Little O (and your other local rivers) on the maineflyfish site.