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| The old upper dam. The new dam looks to be about the same height (perhaps a bit higher), but it is fortified with steel and modern technologies. Photo courtesy of Portland Press Herald. |
Upper Dam Pool Facts
Location: Rangeley and Oquossoc Maine area. Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/A2clW
Fishing Season: April 01 to September 30th. Please visit http://www.eregulations.com/maine/fishing/
Special Rules: Fly Fishing Only. Amongst the angling community catch-n-release is widely popular. Personally, I would not be caught killing a fish here. Why? Your inviting negative feedback from fellow anglers.
Daily Bag Limits: One fish only. 18" minimum for LLS and 12" for EBT.
Licensed Required: Yes, general fishing only.
Fishing Season: April 01 to September 30th. Please visit http://www.eregulations.com/maine/fishing/
Special Rules: Fly Fishing Only. Amongst the angling community catch-n-release is widely popular. Personally, I would not be caught killing a fish here. Why? Your inviting negative feedback from fellow anglers.
Daily Bag Limits: One fish only. 18" minimum for LLS and 12" for EBT.
Licensed Required: Yes, general fishing only.
Floating: For general public, walk-wade only. The use of watercraft is only allowed to private home owners and guest.
Size: About 3 acres.
Depth: Mean depth of 12 feet, and maximum of 20 feet.
Entrance Fee: No.
Depth: Mean depth of 12 feet, and maximum of 20 feet.
Entrance Fee: No.
Camping: Yes. Search nearby options in Oquossoc or Rangeley.
Length: 0.46 Miles. The dam separates Mooselookmeguntic and Richardson Lake.
Access: Entrance is off of Route 16. You must park 1 mile away and walk down to the dam. There is boat access via Mooselookmeguntic (tie up at dock).
Access: Entrance is off of Route 16. You must park 1 mile away and walk down to the dam. There is boat access via Mooselookmeguntic (tie up at dock).
More information about Mooselookmeguntic and Richardson Lake available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooselookmeguntic_Lake
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| A hot spot for EBT and LLS. Folks, they get much bigger here! |
Why Fish the Upper Dam Pool
- Native Species: Wild Eastern Brook Trout, Land Locked Salmon.
- Non-Native Species: Lake Trout live in Richardson lake. I am uncertain if the Lake Trout frequent this area (I have never caught a Lake Trout at this spot).
- Stocked Fish: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has stocked EBT and LLS in Richardson Lake.
- Location: No more than a 30 minute drive from Oquossoc. A short drive from Errol, NH. 2.5 hours from Portsmouth, NH.
- Experience: Easy to access, high quality tailwater fishery. Good wild EBT/LLS action.
- Scenery: The old dam is being replaced. Until complete, be prepared for new dam construction. There are private camps/homes in the area.
Final Word
Enjoy! The history surrounding the upper dam is worth the visit alone (think Carry Stevens). Easy access to plentiful wild EBT/LLS makes this a favorite spot.
Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed this post.
Gone Fishing,
Mark