Jonathan Gay

1123 RTE 193, Deblois, ME 04622

Step into the deep silence of the Maine woods with Benaiah Downeast Guiding Services, where the pursuit of the wild is led by US Marine Veteran, Jonathan Gay, a Registered Maine Guide in Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation. Specializing in connecting adventurous souls with the most remote and rewarding corners of the Downeast interior, this guiding service offers an immersive experience in the region's "Jewel Box" of native habitats. Whether hiking to a local mountain top or to a canoe stash at a remote trout pond in the Donnell Pond Public Reserve, adventure awaits. During the open-water seasons, the focus is on wilderness fishing within secluded glacial kettle ponds like Pineo, Spectacle, and the Pike Brook Ponds, as well as the meandering reaches of the Narraguagus, Pleasant, Old Stream, and Machias Rivers. Whether you are paddling a canoe toward a spring-fed basin for brook trout or navigating the hidden channels of Bog Brook Flowage for aggressive chain pickerel, every trip is tailored to the quiet rhythm of the river and the solitude of the backcountry. The adventure continues even when the landscape freezes, as Benaiah Downeast offers specialized winter expeditions to high-quality trout waters that remain unreachable to most. By utilizing snowmobile access, guests can reach remote ice fishing spots that see very little winter pressure, increasing the chance of landing a trophy squaretail. These full-service trips prioritize comfort and ease, with the guide handling all transportation, drilling, and gear so you can focus entirely on the flag. Choosing Benaiah Downeast means benefiting from Jon's deep local roots as a naturalist and historian, ensuring an all-season experience that is as educational and safe as it is exhilarating.