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Bob Jr. & Jami Lorigan and Bob & Annie Lorigan

Rideout's Lodge
6 Waterfront Drive;
Weston, ME 04424-4248

(located 3 miles north of Danforth, Maine)


1-800-594-5391
1-207-448-2440

info@rideouts.com

 

 

Since 1947, Rideout's has been one of Maine's great fishing lodgesDear Friends,
Welcome to Rideout’s! You have just discovered the ideal source for outstanding Maine fishing and delightful vacations. Rideout's Lakeside Lodge is an authentic, family-operated Maine fishing lodge located on East Grand Lake near the Canada border. We've been nationally recognized for our exceptional fishing for smallmouth bass , landlocked salmon and lake trout .

We are also known as “the Sporting Camp for family fun” because of our clean, comfortable Maine cabin rentals, and our emphasis on other outdoor recreation such as boating and wildlife viewing.

Whether you’re looking for an authentic Maine fishing lodge with rustic rental cabins, or an affordable, outdoor family vacation, you'll experience the best of the Maine North Woods here at Rideout's on East Grand Lake.

Sunrise on East Grand Lake, MaineEast Grand Lake Offers the Best Maine Bass & Salmon Fishing
Crystal-clear, 22-mile-long East Grand Lake, one of the largest unspoiled lakes in Maine, lies nestled in the beautiful forests of the Maine North Woods. This pristine natural setting helps our fish grow and flourish. In recent years, anglers have caught trophy-sized landlocked salmon (over 8 pounds!) in East Grand Lake, and a recent national magazine confirmed that “you can catch 100 smallmouth bass a day” here under ideal conditions. We also have excellent lake trout fishing.

Over the years, Rideout’s has been featured in several national magazines, including Field and Stream and North American Fisherman, which have praised us for our quality Maine fishing and comfortable cabin accommodations. So if you're looking for a great fishing vacation at a traditional Maine fishing lodge, Rideout's is your destination.

One of Rideout's comfortable Maine rental cabinsRideout's Rental Cabins
We know how important comfortable accommodations are for vacation pleasure. Rideout's features 20 clean, fully equipped, knotty-pine Maine cabin rentals . Our spacious cabins are situated on wooded lots with pleasing views of East Grand Lake. All cabins have electricity, automatic heat, full bath with shower or tub and flush toilets. Beds are firm and comfortable, and most are doubles. Most cabins have large, screened porches and sleep up to six. For your convenience, we offer several different lodging plans to suit every taste and budget, including our Housekeeping Plan (cabin rentals with kitchens) and our American Plan (full-service meals-and-lodging packages).

Our Guests Return - Year After Year
Since 1947, we have worked hard to maintain an atmosphere that combines warm friendliness and relaxation, in a Maine fishing lodge environment. We are proud and honored that many Rideout's guests have returned year after year -- some for several generations! And, our new guests often remark that we make them feel "like family." This is due in large part to our friendly staff, who have a long history of providing superior customer service. Together with our reasonable rates and flexible vacation packages, this focus on our guests' comfort makes Rideout's stand out as a truly unique Maine fishing vacation experience.

“At Your Service” For Over 60 Years!
We look forward to sharing Rideout's genuine Maine hospitality with you on your next vacation. Feel free to contact us anytime, at our toll-free number (1-800-594-5391) or by e-mail, to discuss the Rideout's Maine fishing lodge experience, our cabin rentals and vacation packages, in more detail. We will be happy to send a packet of information and guest references to any U.S. address upon request.

Off-Season Discounts
Finally, if you have a flexible vacation schedule and can stay with us during off-peak periods (early May, late August, or September during the Maine fall foliage season), you may be eligible for a discount. Check our Cabin Rental Discounts page for more information.

We hope you will join us soon!

Bob Jr. & Jami Lorigan
Bob Sr. & Annie Lorigan

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East Grand Lake Fishing Conditions Update as of 6/15/08: The bass spawn is at it's peak and the bass are on their beds.  Several customers have reported catching up to 50 bass a day while bed fishing.  In addition to large numbers, guests have also reported bass of decent size - some over 4 pounds.  Lures of choice for bed fishing include white grubs, white tube baits, green pumpkin salamanders and Zoom flukes.  Bass fishermen are also catching large numbers of bass fishing "blind" off of points and islands in water as shallow as 2 feet.  Our lake trout are extremely active and it has turned out to be a banner year for togue so far.  One of our guides has been routinely catching up to 7  large lake trout a day up to 15 pounds.  These fish are feisty and full-bodied.  Salmon fishermen are currently catching fish at the 10 to 40 foot level with downriggers and lead core line.   Some salmon fishermen have also reported catching large fish on the surface.  Lures of choice include the orange and copper Speedy Shiner, copper Mooselook Wobbler, and small live shiners (available at the Lodge).  As always, some brook trout, up to 18 inches, are being taken in the back of Dark Cove, Davenport Cove and and Sucker Brook Cove.  Caught at daybreak in the morning, these make nice breakfast fare.

Please browse our site and contact us for details on reserving your Rideout's Maine fishing vacation or family outdoor vacation experience.

Cabin Rental Discounts
Up to $100 off on last minute weekly cabin rentals. Spring & Fall discounts from 5% to 20%…
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