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NH_boater · 11-07-2010, 11:00 PM

I fished virtually everyday in Alton Bay through the summer. I would see the same otter 5 to 6 days a week. I was out there daily at 5 to 6 am, in a kayak and a fly rod, which is nearly silent. He always came down the bay, dove under or near me, and then headed up the Merrymeeting. There were days where he got to within a few feet of me before he dove. He could have easily avoided me but I think he got comfortable after so many encounters. He is a pretty big otter from my estimation; maybe the size of a small to medium size dog.

Not sure if you saw an otter or not but your description of him and wake seem consistent. First time a saw him, by the way, I thought he was a dog until he got closer.

11-07-2010, 11:00 PM	#10
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Otter I fished virtually everyday in Alton Bay through the summer. I would see the same otter 5 to 6 days a week. I was out there daily at 5 to 6 am, in a kayak and a fly rod, which is nearly silent. He always came down the bay, dove under or near me, and then headed up the Merrymeeting. There were days where he got to within a few feet of me before he dove. He could have easily avoided me but I think he got comfortable after so many encounters. He is a pretty big otter from my estimation; maybe the size of a small to medium size dog. Not sure if you saw an otter or not but your description of him and wake seem consistent. First time a saw him, by the way, I thought he was a dog until he got closer.