Rideout’s 2015 opening in May was fantastic. When the ice finally went out, the big dock came floating in for a landing. As the water warmed up, the fish began biting. We have a great staff this year that will continue to deliver the best in customer service that you expect from your Rideout’s Experience.… Read More
Rideout’s Year To Date Update
To say we have had a fantastic 2014 so far would be an understatement. Our Guests have come from all over the world (literally) to visit us – and for that we are very grateful. link check . The fishing has been incredible – despite the late “ice out” and the chilly Spring. The smallmouth… Read More
Bass Fishing is Amazing
The smallies are really biting; many of our Guests are catching 80+ fish per person per day – and the bass are not all on their beds, yet. Baits range from Senko’s to crankbaits and Mepps Spinners with some Guests casting wooley buggers with light weight fly rods. The Lake Trout are also still active… Read More
Rideout’s having wonderful Spring!
Thanks to our wonderful Guests and great early East Grand Lake salmon and togue fishing, Rideout’s is having a great Spring! Our Lakeside Restaurant is opening for the next 3 weekends in a row – then open for Wed-Sun for the season starting June 11. We are also doing a special Father’s Day Dinner on… Read More
Mother’s Day Dinner update
Both our 2:00 and 6:00 seatings for Mother’s Day Dinner are SOLD OUT; thank you! Happy Mother’s Day! JB
Early Fishing Report
The official “ice-out” date for East Grand Lake was Sunday May 4. The water is still chilly, but our Guests have been landing some very nice salmon and lake trout – Dark Cove is particularly active from the surface down to around 15′. Hayes Point and the coast headed down toward Greenland Cove are coming… Read More
Mother’s Day 2014
Mother’s Day @ Rideout’s is great – Roast Turkey Dinner @ 2:00 PM on May 11. Take a listen to our radio ad that will be playing on 100.1 WHOU FM over the next 10 days. Also – please look for our ad in the Houlton Pioneer Times!
New Website

A lot of work and thought has gone into the new Rideout’s website and I hope everyone likes the new look! The major focus was to develop a more Customer-friendly, easier-to-navigate site with categories that are both to-the-point and useful. Additional Cabin pictures and informative content will be added over the next couple of weeks;… Read More