Located just five miles south of the shop lies the Skowhegan Gorge and the "Great Eddy". A real "Diamond in the Rough", this section receives relatively little pressure and boasts a surprisingly strong population of stocked brown trout with some rather large fish caught each year.

Although somewhat "Urban" like Shawmut (i.e., Route 2 passes within sight of the river), the river in Skowhegan offers adequate parking, good shore fishing, some wading and good access for small watercraft (the preferred method!) at the public boat launch just west of Wesserunsett Stream.

Being at the bottom of a mile long gorge, The Eddy remains surprisingly cool and very well oxygenated throughout all but the warmest of periods. Additionally, although not as heavy as some stretches, The Eddy does see some solid hatches including tiny BWO's which hatch through early winter.

The biggest issue in regard to The Eddy is the limited wading access. Is The Eddy worth a try? I personally think so and as such, when my time is limited I stop by, jump out, and throw a few casts!

While t he Eddy is not a "Destination", in and of itself, it can be a great stopping off point for anglers heading north whom are running out of daylight and want an alternative to the often crowded Shawmut Dam fishery (especially on Friday nights!)

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