Fishing Mount Desert, Maine: Angling an Acadian Paradise
by Robalo Blog 1 Aug 2018 12:55 UTC
Fishing Mount Desert, Maine: Angling an Acadian Paradise © Robalo Blog
Under the summer sun, the idyllic aquatic vista of Maine's Mount Desert Island can't help but shine.
Rich, green foliage runs right up to the water, where a glossy, reflective surface disguises the bustling activity below. Rolling mountains in the distance create a sense of immersion—like there's nothing else but you, the trees and the hours of fishing ahead.
It's the perfect spot for a summer vacation. Gear up your Robalo and keep reading to learn what it is we love about this dreamy New England gem.
The "desert" of Mount Desert
As you cruise up to Mount Desert Island, you'll likely have a couple of reactions. First—wow. Few regions showcase the splendor of summertime beauty quite like New England, where the season is imbued with a sense of frenzied excitement, as if to say "get it while it's hot," winter will be back soon!
But your second reaction might be one of confusion. Where's the desert on Mount Desert Island? As it turns out, the beloved island's name hails from Champlain, the French explorer, who dubbed it "Isle des Monts Desert" or "Island of Barren Mountains," referencing the rocky hills and crags that jut out into the water. Over time, a simpler "Mount Desert" stuck—but since the name comes from the French, you can pronounce it like you might a sweet "dessert," and not an arid "desert."
In any case, the landscape at Mount Desert is a real medley of terrain. Certain landmarks, like the Bass Harbor Head Light, sit atop rustic, rocky bluffs, but even these features are rarely unmarked by the lush, green flourishes of trees.
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