The sleepy Sebago Lake that spent her spring welcoming a few visitors and treating our diehard local anglers to a fish or two is now in full summer mode. Camps are once again open and families have trucked in their gear and set up shop for Maine’s shortest and arguably best season: summer. As a […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Bass are on the bite
As waters warm, but lake activity hasn’t reached peak summer levels, bass anglers descend on our local lakes and rivers. Whether they are tournament anglers or recreational anglers, June spells bassing month for all sports alike. This region has plenty of spots, both large and small, to target the fighting bronzeback. Sebago Lake is the […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Young hunter discovers joys of turkey season
May means turkey season, and what a time it is to be in the woods! Gobblers are locked up with their hens and susceptible to calling and decoying. Recently, I enjoyed a turkey hunt with a newbie to the sport and we had quite an adventure. Fourteen-year-old Waleed Rabbat doesn’t know how good he has […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Status of smelt affecting Sebago Lake salmon
Recently, I attended a State of the Nation address. Not the whole nation – just my nation, Sebago Lake. The nation that has provided me with so much enjoyment and relaxation, served as a family gathering place, and provided hours and hours of fishing action. The Sebago Lake Anglers Association, which I’m a member of, […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Get boat, tackle in gear for ice-out fishing
Our winter was an odd one, to say the least. Bitter cold then uncharacteristically warm with only a few good snowstorms. Ice fishing on Sebago was brief, but good. Local snowmobiling wasn’t much at all and it looks like mud season is here. But don’t despair, March is the month to get ready for that […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Ice is nice – and Sebago has it
The news we have all been waiting for: There is ice on Sebago Lake! Well, on Jordan Bay, at least. After a strange winter with mild temps followed by an arctic blast, Jordan Bay caught and currently has 5-7 inches of ice in almost all spots. The recent big storm and high winds resulted in […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Ice angling starts in earnest
While the big lake hasn’t seen any ice yet, I remain confident at least Jordan Bay will lock up by February. But anglers itching to get on the ice need not despair; there are a few smaller lakes and ponds worthy of setting a tip-up or two. Close by in Standish, the Otter Pond chain […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: December the in-between month for hunting and fishing
As the last page on the calendar gets turned, sportsmen and women start closing out their hunting season and preparing for ice fishing and other winter pursuits. While it will be a few more weeks until the big lake freezes, our smaller ponds will be ready soon. But hunters can still get in on the […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Favorite deer spots – we all have them
This time of year, I like to think back on successful deer hunts of the past. Sitting with my back against a tree awaiting a deer to come into view, I often reminisce about those hunts. I have a list of all the dates I took deer. Some dates stick out like those taken on […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Fishing and hunting abound in ‘cast-and-blast’ October
Cool, crisp nights; warm, sunny days – who could ask for more? Couple that with fishing and hunting seasons being open and you have a winning combination. With the big lake action heating up for salmon, pheasant, grouse and woodcock hunting, and archery hunting for deer, these days were made for a “cast-and-blast” adventure. Last […]