Monday, July 28, 2014

Roach River at Kokadjo.."Pop. Not Many"

Earlier this month and on the way to Spencer Pond, for a few days off the grid , we found ourselves in the "village" of Kokadjo.
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Lying east of Moosehead Lake  and 18 miles north of Greenville, this tiny outpost's claim to fame is The Roach River. And along with Grand Lake Stream, the East Outlet, the West Branch, the Upper Dam pool and a few others, The Roach is one of Maine's premier fly fishing waters.
It begins at the outlet dam
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at First Roach Pond
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 which I hear is in itself a great spot to drag a Grey Ghost right after ice out. Check out the trophy fish hanging on the wall of The Kokadjo Trading Post, if you have doubts.
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The  nearly 7 mile long river makes it way thru the Maine woods
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eventually dumping into Moosehead Lake. (Another great story about fantastic Maine fishing spots..)
The Roach is fly fishing and catch and release only with a convenient starting point being the Dam and Dump Pools..
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We found just two fly fishermen only at these popular spots testifying that the fishing pressure during the first week of July is a tad different than May or September.
Much of the fishing can be done by wading, accessing the different pools via bushwhacked trails along it's length. And while you're there,  be on the lookout for one of Maine's most sought after attractions..moose.
But be careful when driving as this sign warns..
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This was a short 2 day family outing to the wilds of Maine. And on top of that we spent one of those days  hunkering down during  tropical storm Arthur's visit.  Consequently there was very little fishing done but that will change come September, on my next visit to Kokajdo.
.....population not many.

10 comments:

  1. What a great adventure and awesome fishing spots as well. I would have to wet a fly in this area soon. Thanks for sharing

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    1. An adventure indeed when the storm hit us. Luckily we were in a non electrified cabin so at least we didn't have to worry about losing power since we didn't have any to begin with..thanks Bill

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  2. Never been Mike but those that have say it's worth the trip.

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    1. It's one of the classic spots and I'm looking forward to getting back there the end of September..thanks for coming by Alan...

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  3. It's beautiful Mike. I certain hope you get other chances to visit again. That water looks really fishy.

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    1. From all accounts it is extremely fishy Howard..I'm only two and a half hours from it..so no excuses, eh? I appreciate your checking in..

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  4. Looks great. Someday I'll have to go inland . . . .

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    1. We are so fortunate to live in a state where there are so many gorgeous spots to see..too many for one lifetime? thanks Janet..

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  5. Nice post- what did you catch?

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    1. Thanks John..didn't fish the Roach and only a little bit at Spencer Pond before the storm blew in..got blanked..not unusual for me!

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