Damariscotta River Fishing

   So far this is shaping up to be a terrific summer for Striped Bass, more commonly known as stripers, on the Damariscotta River. Although everyone I've caught has been thrown back a lot of keepers have been caught and eaten. There are a great many small stripers, or schoolies, in the river also and these are a lot of fun to catch and throw back once you've taken a picture!

   Keepers are being taken near the Edgecomb side of the Damariscotta River by Pleasant Cove, in Newcastle near Dodge Point and close to the village off of Hog Island. If you are adventurous you can try crossing under the Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge and head up to the Route 1 bridge. For the most fun try light tackle and the jelly shads. I personnally favor the brightly colored ones but I'm not sure the fish are that picky. Nothing beats the thrill of bringing a 25 inch fish into the boat with a lightweight rod and 6 lb. test line!

   If you don't have a boat, no problem, call Capt. Joe Rego on Punky's Comet out of Damariscotta.  I think even the osprey watch Joe to see where the fish are.  He never seems to come home empty handed!

   If you're looking for a property in our area where you can moor your boat so you can see it from your living room, call me and let me show you what the Damariscotta River has to offer!

Tom Field