River Edges of the run

Kennebunk River

Kennebunk, ME · about 45 min from Portsmouth (typical, off-peak)

The southern Maine estuary Eldredge names next to the Mousam and Webhannet.

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.

Season

May can be early; October can be over. Check Eldredge or Bean before you drive from Boston. Official rule

License

Maine saltwater registry

Park

Town of Kennebunk / Kennebunkport lots at Gooch's Beach and the river mouth. Town public. Stay off private yacht-club docks.

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

SW 13 mph.

Sky: 🌧️ 67° rain
Sun and moon: Rise 6:55 · 🌒 Waxing crescent · Set 5:59
Wind at dawn: SW 13 mph · Chance Rain Showers · 67°F
Wind later: dawn: SW 13 mph

10am: SW 13 mph

2pm: SW 13 mph

dusk: SW 13 mph
Flow: No USGS gauge on this card

A setup that belongs here

8-wt, Clouser.

Notes

Named town lots. Confirm DMR.

Maps Call shop

Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.

1480 US Route 1, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Call or check the site — seasonal hours

The southern Maine / NH seacoast fly shop. Call before a first York or Hampton trip.

Call Website

Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.

Cape Neddick, ME · shore / wade · Half or full day — ask the shop

Good for: York, Hampton, first Maine striper, seacoast trout

The southern Maine / NH seacoast desk. Call before you hire anyone off Instagram.

Call the shop Website