Piscataquis River Fishing Spot

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The Piscataquis River is found in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, and starts from various branches in the region. The river flows in a mostly eastern direction until it meets the Penobscot River at Howland, when it turns South. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) in length. This specially regulated river has good fly hatches and few fly fishers. Some sections are too deep to wade, but can be fished easily from the bank. Most Maine anglers pass right by this river on their way to the storied waters of the north woods. Expect lots of solitude. In Guilford, a mile-long public lane bounds the river. Flyfishing and wading are the methods to fish here. Past Lincoln, the Piscataquis River enters the Penobscot in the Town of Howland. Route 2 and Interstate 95 are connected with bridges in Bangor/Brewer, Old Town/Milford and Howland. There are no bridges or exits off Interstate 95 between Old Town and Howland. The Penobscot River is joined by the Piscataquis River just upstream of the State Route 155 Bridge in Howland. Howland has an exit off Interstate 95, the first one after Old Town’s exit 20 miles south. Sportsmen come to Howland to use the snowmobile/ATV trails, hunt in the lush green woods and use the resources of the Penobscot and the Piscataquis Rivers for fishing, particularly bass fishing. In addition to bass, anglers can enjoy landlocked salmon fishing on the Piscataquis River and pickerel and salmon fishing on the Penobscot River. The Piscataquis River Boat Launch is located on Coffin Street. It is municipally owned and maintained. The dock is put into the water in April and taken out of the water in October. The launch as a gravel public parking area. The Penobscot River Boat Launch is located on Penobscot Avenue. It is municipally owned and maintained. The dock is put into the water in April and taken out of the water in October. The launch has a gravel public parking area. The Town of Howland has a very limited number of commercial activities. The majority of businesses in Howland are small restaurants and retail establishments. There are very few large businesses in Howland.

The Piscataquis River is found in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, and starts from various branches in the region. The river flows in a mostly eastern direction until it meets the Penobscot River at Howland, when it turns South. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) in length.[1]