Ice fishing is an extremely popular sport. The Lakes and Ponds in the region: Big Wood Lake, Little Big Wood, Holeb Pond, Long Pond and Spencer Lake, are usually thick enough to travel on by season open (January 1st) and stay frozen well into March.
Even at night, you may see lights scattered over the lake as Big Wood is especially noted for its large Cusk population. Other common fish are Salmon, togue, Brook trout, and splake. Be sure to enter the local fishing derby or take advantage of Maine's Free Fishing Days in February! Children of all ages get a thrill to see their flags pop up hoping that they got "the big one"
Dog Sled Racing
Many professional drivers come to this race with their dogs in the best condition of the season. It is a fast paced and diversified event featuring everything from one dog skijoring to large sled teams, as well as 3 dog junior and one dog junior mushers. Dog teams from all over the US and even the world come to Jackman to compete in the sled dog events. It is great fun for the spectator too as you watch the teams race to the finish.
Snowshoeing
Who says that hiking is only a summer sport? Not in Jackman. Put on your snowshoes and take a hike! Follow summer hiking or bike trails and enjoy nature walking atop fluffy white snow amidst tall evergreens, blue skies, and perfect serenity.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS AVAILABLE ~ JUST ASK!
Winter Hunting
Don't put away your hunting gear yet. Hunting in Maine does not end in November with deer season. Ruffed Grouse season ends in December and Snowshoe Hare, Bobcat, Coyote and Fox hunting continues well through the winter months.
Photography in the Jackman Moose River Region
The winter scenery in this region makes an incredible backdrop for family christmas cards, photo albums and potfolios. Take a shot at wildlife, trees covered with snow, a babbling brook meander around thick ice and snow covered ground or best of all, capture the good times you have while visiting the Jackman-Moose River region.
