Three miles of legendary catch-and-release water between Lower Richardson Lake and Umbagog Lake in Maine's western mountains. The Rapid River is one of New England's most famous landlocked salmon and brook trout fisheries — cold, powerful, and stunningly clear. The short but intense Class II–III run through the Rangeley Lakes region delivers big water and bigger fish in a remote North Woods setting.
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