Column: The best places to fish in Maine before you die

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 30, 2026

I’ve cast flies in some remarkable places around the world, and although I know life’s journey can end at any moment, and without warning, I’m selfish enough to want my angling adventures to continue. That includes a few destinations right here in Maine. Here’s a short list.
• Upper Androscoggin River
• Upper Dam
• Rapid River
• Deboullie Ponds
• Grand Lake Stream
• Baxter State Park’s southwest trout ponds
More than just honorable mentions: Kennebago River, Roach River, East Outlet, West Branch of the Penobscot, Magalloway River.