scenic picture of a Maine pond in the upland forests of the Allagash

"It's getting light...let's get going, what do you say?"     Canders House Guide Service

Let professional Registered Maine Master Guide, Mike Hastings, guide your vacation adventure in the wilderness region west of Mt. Katahdin to the Canadian border and north to the famous Allagash.

"Marvelous hosts and very cooperative deer, rabbits, red fox, grouse and moose! We love your place!"

John & Debbie, Maine

"Great visit and beautiful moose!"

Cathy & Richard, Massachusetts

State of Maine map from Mt. Katahdin to Allagash to Moosehead Lake to Canada

Allagash Wilderness is Maine's most remote area.


Puddle Duck & Grouse Hunting

Hunt with a Master Guide who has been duck and grouse hunting in Northern Maine for 15 years.  In the morning, hunt for black ducks, gadwalls, wood ducks and teal over duck decoy spreads.  After an early lunch, turn your sights to grouse hunting in the upland forests, and then back to duck hunting in time for the flights at sundown.

 

Mallard duck picture - duck hunting over decoy spread

Perfect habitat for migratory waterfowl hunting.

Duck picture - duck hunting dog over duck decoys

An autumn recipe of dogs, decoys, duck hunting canoes.

Overnighters – We provide the guide, transportation, camping equipment, decoys, meals and discount lodging.  Tell us what you want and we’ll plan your trip.

What You Need to Bring: Hunting equipment, appropriate clothing for cold and wet weather, State of Maine small game license, State of Maine duck stamp and federal duck stamp.


Fishing Maine Ponds & Rivers

Canoeing Picture, a canoe is the great Maine fishing boat

Trying out Lake Trout fishing techniques.

Day Trips -Travel by canoe or kayak for a day of fishing in area ponds and rivers.  Fish for trout, togue, salmon, bass, muskies and other big fish.  Up to 4 people can be accommodated.  $100/day/per person.  Gear and lunch provided. 
Overnighters - Overnight excursions available.  We provide guide, transportation, tents, food and gear.  $150/day/per person

Ice Fishing – Enjoy the comfort of a heated ice fishing shanty while pursuing trout, togue and salmon.

Salmon Fishing picture on a Maine pond

Spring fishing for salmon.

Picture of fish - cooking with our salmon recipes

Cooking with traditional Maine salmon recipes.

What You Need to Bring: State of Maine fishing license, rain gear and appropriate clothing. 1, 3, or 7-day licenses available.

 
   
Maine moose pictures, bull moose near Greenville

Moose antlers reach maximum size by autumn.

All around the Moosehead Lake area ponds and flowages are frequented by moose cows, bulls and baby moose calves. Bring your camera to take moose pictures as well as snapshots of deer, waterfowl, the occasional bear and other wild animals. 
   

Guided Canoe / Camping Excursion

Combine your bed and breakfast stay with canoe camping in the great outdoors of northern Maine. Observe aquatic creatures such as moose, wild ducks, trout and salmon.  In the evening, enjoy a campfire meal cooked according to traditional Maine recipes.

Canoe pictures - canoe with camping equipment and camping supplies

Spring canoe camping, fishing and colorful pictures.

Camping pictures - great camping sites in the woods to pitch your camping gear

Sunny morning of photography, pursuing big fish - or sleeping late.

Camping areas include, but are not limited to, Moosehead Lake, Penobscot River, Chesuncook Lake and Allagash Lake.  If you have other preferences, we can put together a package to meet your needs.
We provide guide, transportation, tents, meals and discount lodging at the Canders House Bed and Breakfast.  Make your request and we’ll plan the rest. Canoe pictures - the state of Maine offers great remote canoe camping vacations

A Maine summer's day for canoeing the Allagash.


Excursion Rates

Fishing Day Trip $100 per person
Fishing Overnight Trips $150 per person per day
Hunting Overnight Trips Please call to discuss your desires - priced accordingly
Canoe Day Trip $100 per person per day
Canoe Camping Excursion Please call to discuss your desires - priced accordingly

A 50% deposit is required.  We accept cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.  Deposits on trips cancelled with less than 21 days notice are non-refundable.  Such deposits can be applied to a future trip.