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All season long it has been wet. One wet adventure after another. Not this time! We were rewarded with exceptional weather for the last week of the fishing season in Maine!
Flagstaff Lake, the 4th largest in Maine. A man made impoundment created by the damming of the Dead River, is a lake rich with history. From Benedict Arnold to the communities that were submerged due to its creation in 1950, Flagstaff lake is a fascinating body of water, with mountain views everywhere. This was my first visit to this lake. In one visit, this has become one of my favorite places.
We enjoyed 8 days canoe camping in the area. It was glorious!
Thank you for watching. Your support of the channel is appreciated. Enjoy
Some equipment used in this video,
PDF, NRS Chinook,
www.nrs.com/nrs-chinook-fishi...
Canoe, NorthStar Trillium , Carbon stealth package,
www.northstarcanoes.com/canoe...
Paddle, Werner Kalliste,
wernerpaddles.com/products/ka...
Hammock, Superior Gear Hammock,
superiorgear.com/
Tarp, Warbonnet SuperFly,
www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro...
Quilt,
shopgogear.com/?gad_source=1&...
NRS Boundary boots,
www.nrs.com/nrs-boundary-boot...
Down Jacket, Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 UL,
www.mountainhardwear.com/p/me...
Rain Shell Marmot Kessler,
www.marmot.com/men/jackets-an...
Toaks Titanium,
www.toaksoutdoor.com/collecti...
Apex Giant,
apexgiant.com/products/titani...
BRS 5 star Cookstove,
pl.aliexpress.com/item/100500...
GSI Pinnacle Pan 10" ,
gsioutdoors.com/products/pinn...
Chair, Helinox Chair Zero,
helinox.com/products/chair-ze...
Water Filter, Sawyer Squeeze,
www.sawyer.com/products/squee...
NRS Bills Bag,
www.nrs.com/bills-bags/c5356
You can reach me by email at, itsgoodinthewood@gmail.com
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@zone4garlicfarm 7 месяцев назад

I've always liked Flagstaff but I like Chain of Ponds even more. It's a little further north on Route 27. In early October it's the best place for viewing fall foliage.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I will have to look into the Chain of ponds. Thank you for the suggestion.

@sibamukhi3235 7 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@DaveCollierCamping 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@mobilewintercamp7515 7 месяцев назад

Wow I was telling you about this place. Some view . From 1100 straight up to over 4000 ft. My camp is 2 minutes away in Eustis. If I was there full time I would have stopped by to say hello 👋.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I failed to connect the dots on that one. I do recall you telling me about a lake I needed to check out. I am a bit jealous, I would absolutely love a camp out there.

@NorthernFreighterCanoe 2 месяца назад

Great video!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@Mainedwella33 7 месяцев назад

Nice video! As you were paddling along in the beginning i said to my wife “sounds like Justin got a new paddle, bet it’s a Werner” sure enough a while later I saw the name on the paddle. Perfect calm water and beautiful scenery! Hope all is well!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I can't help myself🤣

@lisafaust3801 3 месяца назад

Ok...I am halfway through the video and I am getting hungry!!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 3 месяца назад

🤣😂

@CanoeCampClimb 4 месяца назад

I really enjoyed the heck out of this. Great scenery... and great job editing. I was engaged the full hour. I can't believe how lucky you and Craig got with the weather and the water conditions.... it was like glass nearly every day. Unreal... especially considering the rough weather 2023 threw at us. Love the hammock setup. I have a HammockGear hammock kit which works great for me. Happy New Year.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 4 месяца назад

Hey Butch! This was a fantastic trip! What a place! The weather was incredible. The stuff dreams are made of. I had made plans to go back a few weeks later, but I came down with the Rona. Peak foliage, I was bummed. Hammocks are amazingly comfortable. I have been a ground dweller most of my life. Over the last few years I have taken quite the liking to hammocks, now I much prefer them. Hammock Gear makes quality stuff. This winter has not been all that great weather wise. Makes me really look forward to the coming paddling season. I am pumped. If you are interested, we should plan out a trip? I would be happy to drive to the Dacks. I love it out there and need to see more of it. Let me know if you have an interest. Thanks for stopping by man, and dropping the awesome comment. Cheers

@CanoeCampClimb 4 месяца назад

I'd love to meet up for an outing. Let's try to make it happen.@@ItsGoodintheWoods

@rodoutdoors 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic video. Awesome views, food, fish, and hammock setup. I picked up the Get Out Gear blanket earlier this year on sale for $55. Works great! It's amazing how you fit an 8 day trip in an hour video. Great shots. That's cool you got the story behind the bench.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

$55 for that blanket is a great deal! I could not believe that we ran into a person that was there when the bench was made. I thought that was so cool!

@merchantmariner6132 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic video Justin. Videography was spectacular - especially clips of the camera behind you as you're sitting overlooking the lake. Very happy you didn't get rained on this time. I see the bourbon comes out when the cameras get put away on this trip! 😄. I'm hoping to get out next week when the colours are peak. Best to you and the family! Joe

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I really like those clips overlooking the lake. I feel they have a hand in capturing the essence of the moment. Helps put perspective to it. Thanks for commenting on that. The bourbon made a few appearances, but I don't want to get to predictable Lol! I hope you get to get out net week and enjoy what is happening out there! Thanks for watching! Cheers man

@merchantmariner4299 7 месяцев назад

Well good! I hope you post another installment. BTW, I'm in the market for a soft cooler. If your lasted close to a week, I'd be interested in knowing the size and brand of what you were using. Best, Joe. @@ItsGoodintheWoods

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

This is just a cheap Ozark Trail cooler. But it works well enough. I am not sure of its capacity though. It is not very big. Maybe hold 18-24 beers lol @@merchantmariner4299

@merchantmariner6132 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Justin- I'll take a look next time I'm at Wally World. Best. Joe

@gregbowden1552 2 месяца назад

Awesome is not the word. Amazing Amazing

@ItsGoodintheWoods 2 месяца назад

Agreed! I can't wait to go back

@phillipjordan9050 6 месяцев назад

Nice boats

@ItsGoodintheWoods 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! This was my first season with the Trillium. I absolutely love it!

@BackpackingWithJason 6 месяцев назад

That Bench was really cool. What a view to have too. Those sunsets are so beautiful. Life’s to short to drink bad coffee 😂😂😂 I can’t believe you still had that Peak meal. Lol What an incredible area brother. I’m sending Shawn this video. I really really want to see this area. So cool and epic 👍🏻👍🏻

@ItsGoodintheWoods 6 месяцев назад

You, Shawn and I are going to have a great time on that lake next year!!!!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 6 месяцев назад

Breakfast bourbon!!!!!

@BackpackingWithJason 6 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods 😂😂😂😂

@thepeacerunners Месяц назад

Love your videos Bud. You do a great job putting them together and narrating...I can tell you are a good Dude who loves getting out there ! Just subscribed and will be with ya from here on out ! Great to see New England boys making great canoeing videos.

@ItsGoodintheWoods Месяц назад

Thank you for subscribing. I am glad to hear you like the content. Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate your support

@robmetcalfe8902 7 месяцев назад

Great video man

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Much appreciated!

@MeetMeOutside 7 месяцев назад

Amazing lake system. You said it right, it’s “ sprawling “ very beautiful area for sure.....bub

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

You got that right!

@scottmartinjones 7 месяцев назад

Being laid up at the moment, I am jealous of this trip. Dreaming of the can get back to the same. Great video as always.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear you are laid up. Bummer man. Get better soon

@scottmartinjones 7 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods thanks brother. Your vids help.

@projectknifehand 7 месяцев назад

Another banger! Beautiful lake. Glad the weather finally held out! I would love to get a nice one in myself before the season ends. Most of the times I have gotten out this year have been in the aforementioned soggy A$$ conditions. I think Craig being under siege from the squirrels was probably my favorite seen lol.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Dude, those rodents were relentless. A never ending supply. Gives me an idea for a catch and cook video🤣

@projectknifehand 7 месяцев назад

🤣@@ItsGoodintheWoods I wonder what red squirrel tastes like. They are awfully cute until they are chewing the cork off your fishing rod....

@Habsolutely 7 месяцев назад

love that old car find. Looks like a Model T. Wonder how it got there.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

That kind of stuff is so fascinating. There used to be a big farm in that area many years ago. I think they are relics from that farm

@150F2011 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for or all the effort and work you put into this video. I really get some good ideas from watching them Flagstaff 11.5 hr drive for me.Trying to get my son to come come co

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I hope you and your son make it out there someday and have the time of your lives

@LivingYankeeFree 7 месяцев назад

Another awesome one man! It does suck that it's getting to be winter storage time for the canoes, but winter makes for that great first paddle of next season! Thanks again for taking us along!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I love winter. I love canoes. It creates quite the conundrum in my head....... It's not easy being me🤣

@larryhanson3856 7 месяцев назад

What an incredibly awesome trip! Fantastic video. You got it made up there in the Northeast. This ones gonna be hard top Justin lol.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

This is going to be a hard one to beat. I can't stop thinking about this lake! Made an impression! Can't wait to go back

@joemccarthy8196 7 месяцев назад

Holy ish Paradise!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Yep!! Amazing

@jgkos 7 месяцев назад

This trip looks awesome, great video! 🍻🤙

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

A fantastic trip! Thank you

@bluwtrgypsy 7 месяцев назад

Love, love, love Maine. I'm from New England, but wish it were Maine. Thanks for a great adventure. You certainly know how to eat great on a trip. Beautiful photography. Blessings

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Maine is fantastic! I really enjoy my time there. Thanks for stopping by .

@MauricioPorrasPlazaPonte 7 месяцев назад

Hey Justin. good video man. I never been to New Hemisphere, and Maine this is the only two state in the northeast I haven’t visit yet.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

You have to get out this way if you can. The two nicest states in the Northeast.

@apiratelooksat4073 7 месяцев назад

Justin - so happy to have found your Channel!! Been binge-watching for a few days to catch up. So great to see someone local to the scene and profiling some of the great paddles we have here in the Northeast. You've given me some great ideas for this Spring!! Keep the good stuff coming!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 6 месяцев назад

A jimmy Buffet fan perhaps! I am glad to hear you found and furthermore, enjoy the channel content. There is a lot of stuff to do here in New England. It's a wonderful place. Perhaps our paths will cross someday out there! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support of the channel. Thank you

@apiratelooksat4073 6 месяцев назад

⁠@@ItsGoodintheWoods- Definitely a fan of the Reverend James! I’ve spent years in the North Country and the Whites and spots in ME. I’m sure we’ll run into each other at some point - hoping to do something Pemi-related this Spring. Pretty sure we home-base somewhat close to each other! Be well and keep the awesome content flowing! Already subbed to “Meet Me Outside” and catching up there as well! Great to see you enjoying the shift from the ground to the trees…

@GF-pc5bt 7 месяцев назад

Wow your slowly becoming my favourite backpacking channel… btw i think those were Pike not Pickerel…Pickerel some damn good eats !!!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Much appreciated. I am glad to hear you are enjoying the content. Those were 100% pickerel. Pike are claimed to not be inhabiting this lake. This body of water is claimed to be invasive species (plants and fish) free. Maine takes this very seriously. A $2,000 fine will be issued to anyone getting caught introducing pike or bass and a reward is offered for information regarding anyone that is doing so.

@zone4garlicfarm 7 месяцев назад

You can fish Flagstaff year round. October and November are restricted to artificial lures and catch and release for salmon and trout.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I had no idea. Just went and looked it up in the Maine fishing regulations.....and you are correct. That is exciting news! I have just learned to always check the special regulations. Makes me feel a bit foolish, asI should have known better. Better late than never. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Much appreciated

@chrisbarnes7981 7 месяцев назад

Looks like dead geese that the eagles 🦅 have been eating

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. That was one of the scenarios I thought could have taken place. I had also considered hunters just breasting out the birds and leaving the rest......but I am not sure when hunting season is, also not sure if that is an ethical practice. I had considered eagles killing smaller eagles, I thought of all kinds of different options. The truth is, I had no idea what had played out. I couldn't even confidently identify what kind of birds they were. Thank you for the insight

@mrwes100 7 месяцев назад

Epic trip and great content! 🙌

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a ton man! i appreciate it

@mrwes100 7 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods Connecticut boy here. 🙌

@WickedEarthAdventures 4 месяца назад

That bench was pretty sweet. French press really is the best way to make coffee. It seems like a pretty awesome lake for fishing.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 3 месяца назад

This lake was awesome! i can't wait to go back. That french press has become my favorite method of backcountry coffee. It is a great, lightweight system.

@AlainBoyer 7 месяцев назад

Those were some good size perch man! I would keep them. As good as walleye and would make a great lunch if you can catch a few.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Yeah man. I gave it good consideration. Earlier in the trip I had a bunch of time sensitive food I needed to eat. There was one night toward the end of the trip where I had caught a few. It was just before the sun was going down and I was beat. So I let them go. I regret that. I should have eaten them

@garygoldsmith9844 7 месяцев назад

WOW! GORGEOUS! THANKS!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@Snitchols 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking us along on your trip. You had some pretty amazing sunsets. My favorite Peak Refuel is the Sweet Pork and Rice. I usually throw it in a tortilla wrap and roll it up.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

There were some amazing conditions on this trip! What a time. I have yet to try that one. I have heard it is very good.

@robertuffman3041 7 месяцев назад

me and my 5 year old grandson went canoe camping on a small lake near us Lake Linville in Mt. Vernon Ky. his first time doing that kind of camping and his first time in a hammock.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

That is fantastic! What did he think of the hammock? Did he have a good time canoe camping?

@Doc_Watson 7 месяцев назад

That stone branch is awesome the way it lines up with the far shore.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

A super cool bench! Pretty sure it is wood though lol

@Doc_Watson 7 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods in the video it looked like it could have been stone. But since you were sitting on it, I'll trust your judgement. LOL

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

🤣

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

we actually crossed paths with a person that is friends with the guy that made it. Was there when he did it. We heard the whole story of that bench. Super cool! @@Doc_Watson

@Kwm952 7 месяцев назад

That looked like the place to be. Thx for the hard work.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

It was! Thanks for watching and commenting

@mainetripper 7 месяцев назад

Great canoe trip Justin! Glad the weather was in your side. As always you captured some amazing sunsets and backdrops. The rain has definitely been an issue this year. Hanks for sharing!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

We lucked out on this one Dave! Conditions of a lifetime right there.

@americannomad513 7 месяцев назад

Looked like an awesome trip.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

it was a great time!

@tonyabrowninghikes 7 месяцев назад

What a beautiful place! You found some amazing campsites! Absolutely gorgeous

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! It is amazing out there! How did your situation work out a couple weeks ago? I hope it went as well as it could

@tonyabrowninghikes 7 месяцев назад

@ItsGoodintheWoods I found can local guy in a hiking group to take me to my car the next day. He tried jumping out again and it started right up! Had to replace the battery when I got home. Thank you!

@PumpkinVillage 7 месяцев назад

Now that was a trip. It will be hard to top that one. Those are some nice canoes. My winter project is to build a kayak trailer so I can get out more. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

This will be a hard one to top. For sure. I have to go back. Good luck on your trailer build. I hope to see you enjoying some time out on the water next season!

@kennethglidden5032 7 месяцев назад

Wow so awesome

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! The good stuff!!

@jerryg957 7 месяцев назад

Very nice video, we all deserve a rain free trip now and again, lol. You ever decide if you are going to try and lower the seat in that canoe. ?

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

It was so nice not having to deal with any rain! Made for a great time. For now I have decided to leave the seat as is. I don't feel like I am sitting too high. I feel very stable and confident in it. The lower the seat, the harder it is to get in and out, and I have learned this season that i like to cross my legs and put my feet under the seat. I find that to be very comfortable. Takes a lot of pressure off my lower back. I like the ability to change it up and sit feet forward or tucked under the seat. I feel like it was a blessing in disguise that the canoe showed up with the carbon canoe seat. That worked out in my favor. Now I need a pack boat🤣

@jerryg957 7 месяцев назад

LOL, one can never have to many boats or fishing reel/rods@@ItsGoodintheWoods

@MaineOffGrid. 7 месяцев назад

My Uncle and Aunt just sold their camp on Flagstaff this year. Great video! Beautiful footage of a beautiful place. That campsite looks incredible, definitely gonna have to stay there next year.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

I would love to have some property out in that region. How long did your Aunt and Uncle own the camp? What a place to have a camp! It is so nice out there

@MaineOffGrid. 7 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods They built the camp in the late 80’s/early 90’s

@Upstatenyoutdooradventures Месяц назад

Eagles probably eating the birds ducks

@ItsGoodintheWoods Месяц назад

Nature!

@bucky716 7 месяцев назад

Amazing scenery!!! I feel like one of the lucky ones where I didn't have rain impact any planned trips this summer and I went on a lot of them.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Yeah man, you are lucky! That worked out well for you

@MeetMeOutside 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations on nearly 20,000 subs… bub !

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@MeetMeOutside 7 месяцев назад

@@ItsGoodintheWoods Your welcome

@barbararuta8076 7 месяцев назад

you are not in kansas. makes me wish i wasn't.thanks for the trip.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

🤣

@timlucia 7 месяцев назад

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a go-to for me :) Have you climbed the Bigelow peaks?

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

It has long been a favorite of mine as well! I climbed the Bigelows once, in the winter probably 13, 14 years ago. It's been a minute lol

@BonerJams2023 7 месяцев назад

Okay okay, I’ll take a trip out so we can go on a canoe trip. This is an amazing location. I’m jealous.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Boner Jams 🤣😂🤣

@alanbierhoff6831 7 месяцев назад

Such a great trip. Beautiful lake, great food (the bagel dumpling soup looked fantastic!), drinks and good old what’s his name 😆 🎶Smoke on the water🎶 I found the BRS stove but which pot are you using that it fits in? I like that set up and want to emulate it 😊

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

The bagel dumpling was very good! I'll be doing that again for sure. The pot I am using is a 1,600 ml pot from Go Far Gear, a sister company of Hilltop Packs. This has become one of my favorite cook pots. Here is the link for it.hilltoppacks.com/products/750ml-cook-pot-cup-titanium?variant=43711037178113

@barrygraber9776 6 дней назад

Great video on a outstanding trip plus I kept thinking all this and no portaging nice camera work by the way. Being a tent camper I need to ask have you ever come to an area with no suitable hang trees? Thanks and well done

@ItsGoodintheWoods 3 дня назад

This is an awesome area. I am looking forward to going back there. To date, I have always been able to find a place to hang a hammock. Some of those set ups were less than ideal, but they worked. Same with a tent, just different reasons. I actually find it harder to find a good spot for a tent, especially in the mountains. But again, never been in a situation that I couldn't find a spot to pitch it. Thank you for the awesome comment.

@FSTOPS24 28 дней назад

Great video as always!! What’s the length of your canoes? I’m looking at an Old Town 119 solo for my photography. Looks like Craig’s is about that size?

@FSTOPS24 28 дней назад

Just looked it up. Looks like it’s 15’

@ItsGoodintheWoods 21 день назад

Thank you. This canoe is 14'6"

@chuckhiccox8086 Месяц назад

I took notice of that multi burner stove, who makes that and have you done a review of it?

@ItsGoodintheWoods Месяц назад

That is the BRS 5 star burner. It is a nice stove. I have not done a review on it yet. But I will at some point. Here is a link to it if your'e interestedwww.amazon.com/BRS-Five-Star-Powerful-Portable-Windproof/dp/B07DLWJ33F/ref=sr_1_11?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GkmYPYJst4MEjvjBmrB4TAlL2idnb9bu4ZzrYHz2BdR7Pqr0KauWL15WKFKi-mdDAMElJP75Fuhjc1sG1wrjgjRoDv9rRgsCsoSACpYui8dyyBJgthRHz3462V8baHiZbbWrM7M3TcpXDXV7d-MKckJtJWev7SfxyJOKnCsPAzsE7Ml0QnHNHOXVh8UMrUjtFEXz7NTwKGUdkDhsuKxHRwGD8SoPjhmaJzcmcDNOJ14.YayoNNw3w2TCFBzC9prvYARUmWnnzHgVsVJQc7QXqCE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=570429460926&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9002286&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=10812722266382703231&hvtargid=kwd-408596500715&hydadcr=8779_13524903&keywords=stove%2Bbrs&qid=1713528521&sr=8-11&th=1

@JC-sj2pd 7 месяцев назад

Great trip! What do you use for your truck canoe rack?

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I have a rola rack mounted in the back of my truck. I strap the canoe onto that. I also have a roof rack on the truck. So I can use that if the rola rack is off the truck for whatever reason. Either way, I use the Thule portage system in combination with whatever rack I am using. Works great

@likeadog7752 6 месяцев назад

You find out what was up with all the dead birds?

@ItsGoodintheWoods 6 месяцев назад

I believe they were geese that ended up as eagle food.

@kaptankappy 7 месяцев назад

Hey Justin, great video! My dad and I actually had/have plans to go up there this week, but didn't realize it was the end of fishing season up that far north. Can you recommend any other lakes either in ME, or New Hampshire or Vermont that have the same sort of wilderness experience and offer primitive camping? We were thinking Lake Umbagog but I don't think the primitive sites are open this late in the season. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

To be honest, I don't have any recommendations. These conditions simply don't really exist. Not without a lot of work to get there. This lake took me by surprise. There are a lot of lakes to explore in Maine, but fishing is done for the season. It is late in the season, so traffic will be slow anywhere at this point. You have until the 15th to fish NH, but, I can't think of a single lake in NH that can rival Flagstaff. Not one. I have never been to Umbagog. I am not sure of the policy on using out of season sites. It may be allowed. May not. Worth looking into. Booking sites in NH state parks is a pain in the a$$ so I don't do it. lol. I know absolutely nothing about paddling VT. I have paddled Branch pond. It is small but very nice. Some good camping out there. I am unaware of the fishing regulations in VT.

@ItsGoodintheWoods 7 месяцев назад

Hey, it has come to my attention that you can still fish on Flagstaff. Artificial lures only. Trout, and salmon are catch and release only. I hope you get this message

@kaptankappy 7 месяцев назад

We ended up finding a spot in Bethel! Didn't really matter because we weren't very good at actually catching anything. Flagstaff will be at the top of our list for next year though.@@ItsGoodintheWoods