Fishing Guide - Horizon Line Adventures

01/19/2025

I've seen a few people asking about winter fly fishing opportunities, so I threw together a list of some of the most available winter fishing. Dress warm, be careful where you step, be patient, have fun. If it's really cold, don't remove the fish from the water.
Get out there and drop me some pictures of your winter fish.

Where are the winter fly fishing opportunities in Maine? Are you looking for a chance at a trout or landlocked salmon?

01/18/2025

For the second year, we are happy to offer the chance to win a full day guided fishing trip. A full day in a drift boat, on the West Branch of the Penobscot. Fish the fabled Landlocked Salmon waters of Big Eddy from the comfort of a Pavati drift boat.

Other drawing prizes include
5 $100 Gift Certificates
$50 Discount on a full day trip
$25 Discount on an evening trip
25% Off a full day drift boat rental.

Everyone who enters, wins something.

Just Click the link and fill out the form to enter.

https://forms.gle/v14dXnt1sFSq5hCF9

01/17/2025

Hi, I'm Todd from Horizon Line Adventures and I'm giving away a FREE guided float trip on the West Branch of the Penobscot River near Millinocket Maine. Why? Because I absolutely love to fish the West Branch, and there is no better way to fish it, than from the comfort of a drift boat. We want every...

01/12/2025

Horizon Line Adventures Second Annual Guided Fishing Trip Give Away!

It's that time of year again! Time to win a free guided fishing trip on the West Branch of the Penobscot?

Funny story. Last year when I offered the chance to win a free guided fishing trip, I had to spend some time on the phone with our winner. I had to convince them they had really won a free trip.

This year, we will be offering MORE fabulous prizes!

1 Free Guided Fishing Trip.
5 $100 Gift Certificates toward any product.

Were not going to give everyone a trophy, but everyone who enters gets the chance to catch a trophy fish, so this year everyone who enters will win their choice of. . .

$50 discount on a full day guided trip. Good for any date available during the 2025 fishing season.
A $25 discount off a guided evening fishing trip. Good for any date available during the 2025 fishing season.
A 25% off a one day drift boat rental. Good for any date available during the 2025 fishing season.

Just click the link and fill out the form!

Hi, I'm Todd from Horizon Line Adventures and I'm giving away a FREE guided float trip on the West Branch of the Penobscot River near Millinocket Maine. Why? Because I absolutely love to fish the West Branch, and there is no better way to fish it, than from the comfort of a drift boat. We want every...

12/31/2024

I would love to tell everyone about the fish I caught today, but, instead of fishing I took advantage of the nice weather and replaced to bearings on my Pavati trailer.

Next step - trailer wiring.
Call Pavati and order anchor set up parts along with trailer rollers.

If I can get all that done by April, I’ll work on getting the bilge pumps and lights up and running.

12/28/2024

Good Grief, winter is long. Might have to go find some sea run action this week.

11/29/2024

Black Friday - Book a full day fishing trip today and get an evening drift boat rental for free! Once your deposit is paid, I will contact you to book the drift boat rental. This deal is good from now until Midnight 11/3/24.

Maine Fishing Memories That Last A Lifetime Quality Gear, Knowledgeable and Friendly Guides, Picturesque Settings As the caddis rise and the sun sets, enjoy some of the most pristine fly fishing waters in the world..._______________ At Horizon Line adventures, we don't just work here, we live here.....

11/17/2024

We have something special for you. . .
We have site 108 at Chewonki's Big Eddy Campground booked for the nights of July 1st and 2nd. Paired with fishing the evening of the first, all day the second and a full dawn to 3pm day on the 3rd. We will provide the tent, cots and all the food, prepared for you at your site.
You provide a fishing license, sleeping bags and any adult accoutrements you may require.
With this extended time we can explore different areas of the West Branch, by boat, wading or even take a trip to a trout pond.
$1,250 per angler with space for 2.

Click here to see our booking page
https://horizonlineadventures.com/booking/

11/08/2024

Now presenting... the Northern Outdoors team of 2024!

We're a rather sentimental bunch, and it's heartwarming to imagine how we'll look back on this photo 10... 20... 30 years down the line, as we do with staff photos of summers past. It's incredible to look through team pictures from the 70s, 80s, 90s, etc. and watch our team grow up together. The kiddos in our early staff photos are now surrounded by kids of their own, and the fam just keeps getting bigger.

We are beyond grateful for the team we have-- and for the culture and community they have helped create, and work daily to maintain. From reservations to front desk, housekeeping to brewpub, river guides to maintenance, and everyone in between -- thank you, thank you, thank you.💚

And, of course, shoutout to our crew that couldn't make it, too!

📸: Albert M. of Rapid Shooters

10/28/2024

It is with a bit of sadness, I’m posting my last fishing report of the season.

It was cold and cloudy with showers, sun and wind.

We hooked up with about 16 fish. 3 18+. Pretty good day for late October.

Aiden and Sam are exceptional fisherman. They have logged over 100 days on the water this season. Dedicated nymph fishermen.

We found bigger fish in slow shallow waters. Inside corners, and pool tail outs. Smaller fish in deeper eddy lines and seams.

Tactic: Move often. Find the fish. Try swinging nymphs and letting them dangle.

Fly of the day: nymphs, size 20 and smaller. Rainbow worrior, zebra midge, perdigon.

10/17/2024

Yes, you will be mine.

10/17/2024

TRAIL CLOSURE Effective Immediately: All Katahdin and Traveler Loop Trails are closed FOR THE SEASON at the trailheads to protect the alpine environment and trails.

10/07/2024

East Outlet fishing report:
Some bigger fish are around but they are tough to get in the boat.
Saturday was super busy. Lots of boats, not many fish. Soft hackles were the name of the game with assorted small nymphs.
Sunday the water dropped the 1500 - it was a game changer. The fish not only moved, but completely gave up on the soft hackle game. Rich managed to land this salmon, but hooked into 4 others that made the day worth getting out for. Two on a size 18 nymph and 5x tippet. To Riches credit, he did not break them off, each fish managed to throw the hook. They don’t get big by being dumb. Running, jumping, bulldogging to the bottom, they all put on a spectacular show even if they were a bit camera shy.
I saw plenty of wade fisherman landing nice fish for those of you who enjoy standing on the water (I salute you and your tenacity) some fish are holding in the soft water near shore where they are easy to reach.
For those of you opposed to stocked trout, didn’t see one all weekend.
Yes, it’s a picture of a chub but that Fall Fish was his first fish ever on a fly on his first day fly fishing.

Saturday October 19th is still available.

09/30/2024

East Outlet Fishing Report
Water Temp: 63
My trip for today was cancelled late yesterday so, since I was in the area I fished with one of my best friends, AT ferry man and Kennebec River Anglers guide Greg Caruso.
We fished to the beach pool 10am to 3pm. Yes, we slept in. It was a day off!
Greg landed three brook trout, one of which was about 15”. All three were fully dressed in dazzling fall colors.
I landed two landlocked salmon. One hen about 18”. I lost two others.
Not bad for a mid day session. As the river continues to cool, more salmon will be moving in over the next two weeks.
Booking are becoming hard to come by. I still have October 19th and 20th. My last two days available if you really want to get one last in.
Hero of the day:
Maggie the Retriever and a Black Wooly Bu**er on a nymph rig.

09/25/2024

I'm considering offering a few all inclusive, multi day trips. I'm interested in your thoughts. If you have. a few minutes to fill out this interest form, it would help me refine my offering. Even if you would not book, your input would be helpful.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeyERhF1_KD_CnXxdEPtymQHf3YaXG-0XJPTFXr2s4frqB2w/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/19/2024

Experience the Colors of Fall as the Autumn Equinox Arrives

The second report of the season is available at
The report will be updated each Wednesday through October or until the last leaf drops at www.mainefoliage.com 🍁🍂

09/16/2024

I just posted my last West Branch Fishing report of the season. I’m back in a raft Saturday, and moving the operation to Greenville on Sunday. East Outlet, here we come.
I still have a few days available on the East Outlet.
Saturday September 28th
Monday October 14th
Saturday October 19th
Sunday October 20th
Sunday October 27th

I love the birds on Saturday, fish on Sunday option.