It has been a great summer of fishing and guiding for this old angler. Double-digit catches, big, fat lakers and the occasional salmon to spice up the mix has eased the pain of the rainy summer we have had thus far. Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients, especially kids, battle with the biggest fish […]
Sebago Lake
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Keep a catch log, help with fishery research
Almost every morning I am trolling on Sebago Lake, I can count on the regional fisheries biologist to motor over and inquire about my boat’s catch. I see the red Polar Kraft center console out on the lake as it pops in to see other anglers, as well. This is called a creel survey and […]
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Boater accused of threatening game warden with gun at Sebago Lake
The Maine Warden Service says Timothy Flick pointed a pistol at a game warden who was responding to complaints that a boater was acting erratically.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Photos sought for water district’s annual Sebago Lake Calendar
The Portland Water District is looking for photo submissions for its Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published in the fall. The photograph must be high resolution and include the Presumpscot River, a tributary of Sebago Lake or – new this year – Casco Bay. All photographers who submit entries will receive a complimentary […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Thank the birds for great salmon, lake trout fishing
Right now, fishing on Sebago Lake is for the birds. What I mean to say is fishing is excellent, thanks to the birds. Before you rush to judgment and say this old guide has been out in the sun too long, hear me out. Have you noticed large flocks of seagulls, loons and mergansers dive-bombing […]
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Town of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties
A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous alleged shoreland violations at his Sebago Lake properties. Buteau says the town has yet to issue him a permit.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summer Guide 2023: Kayaking on sea or lake is ‘genuine Maine experience’
Some of the best sights and sounds around can be seen and heard from a kayak.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Bass spawning season makes for exciting angling
As a Maine Guide, I love repeat clients. A repeat client means someone enjoyed the trip, the experience, the fishing and maybe even the Guide, enough that they want to come back and repeat it all. A few years back, I started guiding Rob Levine and his young son Trevor from Falmouth. They booked my […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Will the big lake freeze?
I get asked more times in the winter when Sebago Lake will freeze or if it will freeze at all. I don’t claim to hold any power to see into the future, but a look at the past helps to answer the question. Although the big part of the lake often does not lock up […]
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Auburn businessman facing millions in fines for alleged shoreline violations at Sebago Lake
A Raymond official says changes made to the property by the owner are ‘by far the most egregious’ he has ever seen. Donald Buteau claims the town is biased against him because he’s wealthy.