Salmon, Trout and Bass Fishing in Maine

Libby Camps fly fishing and spin fishing vacations for Maine brook trout, landlocked salmon, lakers and bass are the finest in the East. Catch and relax is our motto. This is the oldest Orvis-endorsed lodge in Maine. No detail is overlooked, which is why the same family has owned and operated these camps for five generations. Great lake-side log cabin accommodations, exceptional Maine guides, home-cooked family style meals and honest Maine service is our trademark.

The lodge’s seaplanes access 10 outpost camps and 80 canoes and boats on over 30 different waters within a 20-mile radius of camp. Three of the best wild trout rivers in Maine are within this radius, the Allagash River, Penobscot River and Aroostook River. A short flight into a remote pond or stream for the day or for an overnight at an outpost cabin is unique in the East to this lodge. Matt’s thousands of hours of flight time as a seaplane air taxi makes safety second nature.

Fishing with a guide has changed little in the last 110 years. A beginner can expect to learn the intricacies of fly fishing while catching native brookies in an untouched environment, sharing the stream with a moose, osprey or eagles, but rarely with another fisherman. An expert fishermen and guide can work at hooking one of our famous 20 inch squaretails or salmon on one of the many trophy ponds or rivers. We protect our fisheries and expect you to do the same. Wild trout to eat are taken only from select beaver ponds and streams where the stocks are overpopulated.

Access to the lodge is by seaplane or private gated gravel road. A commercial jet can leave Boston in the afternoon, meet a seaplane in Bangor and be fishing the evening hatch the same day. Variety of fishing occurs depending on daily fishing destinations, time of year, water temperatures and levels. Success depends on what is hatching, from the ice-out smelt run to the hatches of early caddis, prolific may flies, huge green drakes or a myriad of other insects and baits.

The packages below are suggestions for price comparisons only. You may create your own package or mix and match these to your particular desires.

FISHING OUTFIT RENTALS

• Orvis complete package...$30/day:
  Includes rod, reel, fly vest, appropriate flies, leaders and waders. Extra cost for lost flies, etc.
• Orvis rod and reel...$20/day *.
  Choice of many different Orvis rods from light one ounce to the newest long casting models available.
• Wader rental... $20/day. Please let us know wader size and any preference on rods, etc. Wader size dependent on body size [weight and height] and shoe size.

MAINE FISHING PACKAGE #1

• If wanting to access other fishing areas [local streams or remote ponds] a 4x4 is recommended.
• Flyouts are available as a scenic [starting at $40/person, double occupancy] or as fishing flyout at rate determined by destination [starting at $90/person round trip, d.o.]

MAINE FISHING PACKAGE #2

• If wanting to access other fishing areas [local streams or remote ponds] a 4x4 is recommended when not flying.
• Extra flyouts are available at rate depending on destination. From $90 to $140/person round trip.
• Must pay 2 days of package rate for each flyout.
• A flyout is one round trip even if spending overnight at outpost.

MAINE FISHING PACKAGE #3

• Extra flyouts are available at rate depending on destination. Range from $90-140/person.
• Must pay 2 days of package rate for each flyout.
• A flyout is one round trip even if spending overnight at outpost.
• For non flyout days guide will provide all transportation [boat or 4x4].

• License: varies from 1 day, 3 day, 7 day, 15 day or season.
• Tax: $11.90/person/day [7% lodging tax].
• Tip: crew tip [15% of package # 1 rate]; guide [average $60/day his rate is $200-$250/day]
• Transportation to camp: Gate fee if driving $25/person.
• Seaplane rate if flying in.

• Deposits: 30% - non-refundable
  
  
• Cancellation Policy: If we can rebook, your deposit will be returned or applied to future trip.
  
  
• Service Charge: State Sales Tax - 7% tax based on package #1. Staff tip (10-20%> is also based on Package #1 and can be added to bill. Guide's tips are usually given to them personally.
  
  
• Special Rates: Children under 15, less $50/day - Weekly rates for all, less $155 off total (any package). Large groups and families quoted.
  
  
• Check-in time: 2 p.m.- Check-out time: 11 a.m.