Around the Campfire - News from Long Lake Camps Rates

Around the Campfire
with Steve and the staff

It was a very busy year at camp this year. Our first guests arrived around May 15th and the type of fishing became apparent with big fish being caught from the start. Ice out was in March and the bass were up and running early.

Owners Steve and Lin

Our guiding services were utilized more last season and this is something we have wanted to see at camp. This really enhanced the atmosphere and set the stage for what a sporting camp is basically about. A majority of the big fish were caught with a guide and this just shows how hard our guides work to give you the experience you are looking for.

We continued our camp improvement program by constructing trailer parking lot for our guests who bring their own boats. Also, a water filtrations system, a roofed outdoor cooking area, and outdoor charcoal BBQ's were installed at 5 cabins. Of course, my wife and Amanda were busy inside the cabins making them a little more comfortable for our guests. Next year, we will look forward to a kindling drying shed, and addition to the upper garage for more storage, and a new porch for Big Sun cabin.

Our Boat Ramp

Some great news this year was the closure of the Grand Falls Flowage to the taking of Small Mouth Bass. This water body which is becoming a popular spot with our guests holds some big fish and they will only get bigger! Also, increasing the numbers of fish will be a major benefit to our sportsman in the coming years. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is to be commended for their proactive approach in the protection of our resources and others in the state.

Well, for the first time at camp, we have a repeat winner of the "Big Fish of the Year"! Steve Craig caught a 21 1/4 inch Small mouth to claim another year. The fish weighing in at about 5 1/4 lbs. was a toughie to land due to numerous jumps and peeling of the drag. He eventually ended up in the net, but the most important fact is, the fish was released! Congratulations to Steve! He will receive a free day of guiding next year, and an engraved case guide knife, and his picture will be placed in the lodge. Last year we initiated a $2.00 entrance fee for the contest with the proceeds being donated to charity. The camp is gld to report that with a matching amount from the camp, we were able to donate $150.00 to the Ronald MacDonald House of Bangor. We thank everyone who participated.

Our guests caught a few landlocked salmon during June and July this year which was a good thing to see. We are currently working on having more Salmon stocked in Big Lake which will only increase this type of fishing in years to come. All guests are reminded that if salmon fishing is something you have wanted to try, we have guides that will take you to various lakes for a day to do this.

Now, it's time for our yearly wildlife quiz. It's easy to identify the above bird, but how many tail feathers does it have? First correct e-mail answer to us wins a prize from the tackle shop.

The staff and I got to make a lot of new friends this year and it was always nice to see our veterans return. Have a good and healthy winter and we hope to see all of you next year!! Fish on!!.......Steve and the staff.......................

Amanda our manager
with the Fish
out of Water Group

Cliff with two
Big Lake smallies!

Long Lake Camps

239 Long Lake Camp Road
PO Box 817
Princeton Maine 04668
Telephone: (207)796-2051