The Kennebec Explorer 2020 Visitor's Guide to Maine's Kennebec Valley | Page 6

Pond, troll for salmon in Seboomook, or
paddle to Webber Pond for bass fishing
perfection. Endless ideas are bound
only by your imagination and a good
(waterproof) map.
On the
Water
White water
A million ways
to get soaked
this summer.
Bring your canoes, kayaks, or even
your pontoon boat. Get ready for the
plunge of a lifetime. Millions of gallons
of fresh, clean, watery fun pour from
every corner of the Kennebec Valley
ready-made for you to enjoy.
Boating
Multiple ramps along the rivers and
lakes in every direction are the reason
you’ll spot sport, fishing, and pontoon
boats here. The water calls boaters back
for more fun all summer long. All you
need to do is open a map and find any
spot with a boat launch, then head out.
No boat? No problem! Use your wits
and the web to find a guide or a nearby
rental. Take an early evening cruise on
the Kennebec River around Augusta—
and enjoy a chance glimpse of one of
the massive sturgeon found in the river.
Grab a paddle
With two wicked-good rafting rivers
converging at The Forks, we are the
undisputed King of Maine White Water.
Experienced rafters can take a pounding
on the Dead River during one of the
special water releases (offering Class
IV rapids), getting soaked through each
drop or thrilling eddy along the way.
Want to build confidence in white
water? Then take a run at the Kennebec
River. Paddling the Kennebec River
Gorge is a beauty of a ride and a ton
of fun for every skill level.
Get ready, because there are hundreds
of trips available from May through
October. So find a company that fits
your group size and needs. The special
releases (schedule at right) are for
“supersized” rides. Plan the second
half of your day with a visit to Moxie
Falls or relive your adventure over
a couple of local brews.
Fishing. All seasons. All kinds.
Our long tradition of sport fishing
began during a time when the original
“sportsmen” would come here for what
is still Maine’s largest native brook
trout and landlocked salmon fishery.
That reputation continues to grow today
with professional (and amateur) bass
anglers having dozens of the world’s
best lakes, ponds, and rivers for them
to fish their limit. Plus, spring and
summer fishers don’t have a monopoly
on fishing here; ice fishing brings the
thrill of watching a monster specimen
emerge from beneath the ice. So
whether you love to read the whirls and
eddies of a springtime hatch or dunk
some worms with the kids, plan for
time on the water when you arrive in
the Kennebec Valley.
Do you envision a day spent gliding
across a pristine lake? Looking at scenic
landscapes or going fishing? Maybe you
are geared up for a multi-day adventure
(we suggest the Moose River Bow Trip).
Like boaters, paddlers come here for so
many reasons. What’s yours?
Perhaps a morning stretch or yoga atop
a Stand Up Paddleboard followed by
an enjoyable trek across the lake. More
than merely dipping the paddle, time
spent on the water also offers ways
to do what you love: go birding in the
Belgrades, spot moose on Big Moose
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