Weatherby’s

Weatherby's main lodge was built in the latter half of the 18th century and has been catering to anglers from around the globe for 150 years. Our cabins are of varying sizes accommodating 1-8 guest and are private, clean, and rustic with open brick fireplaces or woodstoves. Private baths, electricity, screened porches and propane heaters all make your stay with us more pleasant and comfortable. We have full time electricity with back generators in case of power outages.

Food & Drinks

We pride ourselves in providing good, healthy meals, served home style with table service in our spacious dining room, complete with maple floors and tin ceilings. We typically serve four courses, starting with homemade soups and breads followed by a fresh salad, entre and something sweet to finish. Beer and wine is included, but we also provide coffee, tea, lemonade or iced tea to drink. We are able to cater to clients with food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free.

Gear Recommendations:

What advice do you give the guest who wants to bring their own? Examples include guns by gauge and action type, ammunition by shot size and quantity, rods by length and line wight, fly line types. Are there any technical outerwear needs for the climate? Are waders necessary or are rubber boots required?

For fishing Grand Lake Stream for salmon and trout, we recommend 4,5,6 weight 9 foot rods. Generally a floating line is all you would need, unless you are casting streamers where a sink tip line is helpful. Waders over hip boots as well.

For upland game 28,20,16,12 are all common sizes for shotguns. Typically 7 ½ shot in a field load is adequate for grouse and woodcock.

What to Bring:

Gear for Spring and Fall

The items below should be considered mandatory to have with you in addition to your regular clothing list. A day in May or June could be 75 degrees, sunny with no black flies or it could be 40 degrees and driving rain. For your enjoyment, you should be prepared for all conditions.

• Bug repellent – Ben's, Deepwoods Off or other non-toxic
• Hats for sun and warmth
• Fishing gloves – neoprene, fleece or wool
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Boots for in boat – waterproof or repellent
• Dry shoes for camp
• Good rain jacket and pants
• Wool or fleece jacket or sweater
• Synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms
• Warm socks
• Spare glasses or contacts if required
• Extra prescription medications if required
• Personal toiletries

Gear for Summer

The items below should be considered mandatory to have with you in addition to your regular clothing list. A summer day fishing in Maine could be quite warm and comfortable or it could be damp and chilly. For your enjoyment, you should be prepared for all conditions.

• Bug repellent – Ben's, Deepwoods Off or other non-toxic
• Hats for sun
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Wet shoes/sandals for in boat
• Dry shoes for camp
• Swimsuit
• Good rain jacket and pants
• Wool or fleece jacket or sweater
• Spare glasses or contacts if required
• Extra prescription medications if required
• Personal toiletries

Recommended Optional Gear

• Camera
• Binoculars/field guides
• Bug net
• Insect Shield clothing
• Water bottle
• Day or fanny pack
• Hiking shoes/boots

Season:

We are open roughly May 1 through October 30. Fishing on Grand Lake Stream closes on October 25. We hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock October 1-30

Species:

Landlocked salmon, brook trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, white perch

Region/Terrain:

Weatherby's is located in Washington County, Maine - the eastern most county in the US. The region was covered by glaciers in the last ice age and as the glaciers receded, they left many large lakes, streams, rivers and huge granite boulders. These lakes are now home to trophy smallmouth bass and landlocked salmon and the rivers that connect them provide endless opportunities for fly fishing and wading. Generally the landscape is flat with gentle hills, but no large mountains. The sandy soil creates opportunities for wild cranberries and blueberries alike. And the fishing is pretty good too!

Typical Weather:

May weather might be 70 and sunny or 45 and raining. Mid summer can expect temps around 80 with lows in the 60s. October might bring a frost in the morning with high temps in the 50's.

Starting from: $199 PP/night
You can find all pricing information at: https://www.weatherbys.com/lodging-dining/rates

What is Provided:

Our pricing includes lodging in a private cabin, all meals with lunch packed to go each day, use of canoes, Orvis fly rods, Orvis waders, spinning rods. We do not provide tackle or flies but have an Orvis fly shop on premise. It is recommended that you bring spinning tackle with you as we do not sell it here.

Guides are not included in our pricing but we gladly can arrange guides for you at a daily rate. Guides include transportation to hunting and fishing grounds and boat if fishing on the lake.

Can I bring my dog?

We are dog friendly, but ask that dogs are leashed, crated when left in the cabin and friendly. We do charge a dog fee, unless it is during our upland hunting season.

Is the lodge accessible to people with disabilities?

Although we are not fully handicapped accessible, we do have cabins that can accommodate wheelchairs and we have boats that can also accommodate wheelchairs for fishing.

Additional Activities:

Our local land trust has been working to construct hiking trails around Grand Lake Stream that are close to our lodge. Within an hour, you can visit several coastal communities, light houses, coastal hiking, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, CA, golf public and private courses. We have excellent canoeing on the St. Croix River or numerous lakes in the region. Great swimming and picnicking, world class birding for warblers, birds of prey, grouse, woodcock, loons, waterfowl, etc.

We also offer guided upland hunting for grouse and woodcock in October.