Local Waters
Goosefare Brook
Old Orchard Beach, ME · about 30 min from Portland (typical, off-peak)
The Saco-to-OOB brook seacoast reports still name from a town lot.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Striped bass
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Bluefish
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Smallmouth bass
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Sunfish and crappie, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Maine schoolies usually show later than Mass and leave earlier. Same slot limit. You need the Maine saltwater registry as well as a freshwater license if you mix rivers. Confirm DMR / IFW. Official rule
- Park
- Town of Old Orchard Beach / Ocean Park lots at Goosefare Brook. Town public. Named mouth access.
- Walk in
- Short walk from the public lot.
- Wading
- Confirm flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- Confirm the current rule for this week.
- Friday conditions
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S 5 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⚡ 81° storm
- Sun and moon
- Rise 5:59 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:26
- Wind at dawn
- S 5 mph · Chance Rain Showers · 65°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: S 5 mph
- 10am: S 5 mph
- 2pm: SE 10 mph
- dusk: S 5 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 6- or 8-wt.
- Notes
- Named town access. Confirm DMR / MDIFW.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
No desk pinned yet. Ask the shop above who they trust here.