Fly Fishing

First Settler’s Lodge offers four-season lodging, dining, and outdoor packages for the seasoned sports person, vacationer, business, or organizational interest.  The warm and friendly atmosphere of the Lodge is especially conducive to group interaction and to the sharing of life experiences. Maine professional guide and outfitting services are available on-site for outdoor activities ranging from traditional fly fishing, upland game and whitetail deer hunting to canoeing, kayaking, x-country skiing and snowmobiling. Arrangements can be made for airport shuttles and ground transportation.

VACATIONING, PADDLING, FISHING & HUNTING packages may be guided or non-guided. Lodging, dining, and outdoor activities can be pre-packaged or customized to fit skill levels, physical abilities, and size of party. Lodge services include individual or shared guest room accommodations, American plan dining, use of common areas including the great room, exercise room, Lodge grounds, and trails.  Outdoor services includes outfitting for both guided or non-guided activities.  Pre-packaged lodge and outdoor offerings are based on either three (3) or five (5) days of outdoor activity and four (4) and seven (6) nights lodging respectively. Custom packages are welcome and priced by quote. 

A guided package includes experienced and professional assistance with planning, preparation, and participation in any outdoor activity.  Our guides provide hands-on training and detailed suggestions about the proper and safe use of both personal gear and outfitted equipment. Meals may be prepared in the field or on the shore. The enjoyment and fond memories of any outdoor activity cannot be better guaranteed than by the sharing of a guides knowledge of our areas woods and waters. 

Outfitting services provided for both guided and non-guided paddling, fishing, and hunting lodge packages include the following: Paddling: Stream-flow and local water information, shuttle services, and use of canoe or kayak, paddles and PFD’s. Fishing: Hatch and tackle information, day use of motorized or non-motorized canoe or boat, and safety equipment. Hunting: Local maps, habitat and population information, pre-scouted territory, complementary use of dog kennels, and tree stands.

 

While we outfit and assist for non-guided outdoor activities, we strongly recommend our guests employ Maine Professional Guide Services.

 GROUP RETREATS

Group packages may encompass American Plan or special menu meals, exclusive use of Lodge and amenities, and North Woods Tours outfitting and guide services.  In-season outdoor activities range from traditional sport fishing, skeet shooting, and hunting to moose watching, photography, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. Optimum group size is from ten to sixteen people. Larger groups can be accommodated.

 MEETINGS & SEMINARS

First Settler's Lodge also hosts business meetings and luncheons. Meetings may be formal, informal or seminar style conference room set-ups, and working or non-working luncheons. Audio visual equipment, and Internet access is available. Team building through outdoor recreation might include a map and compass hike, a canoe or kayak excursion, a competitive skeet shoot, or a timed snowshoe, or cross country ski tag-team trip.

  

RECEPTIONS

First Settler's Lodge will also cater and host your special award dinner, shower, wedding reception or dinner meeting. Dinner setups may be banquet or buffet style, and include a pre-dinner social time.  First Settler’s Lodge has a conservative alcohol policy and specific arrangements need to be made for the consumption of beverages other than non-alcoholic drinks.