Meet Your Fly Fishing Guides
Registered Maine Guide, Alex (A.L.) Poland
Alex is a born and raised Mainer! He grew up in the same area he guides. He gained his love for the outdoors from the many generations of family that grew up in Maine before him. He began fishing at the age of 5 in a small brook trout stream that lined the backyard of his childhood home. This was how the journey began. Around 2014 the dream to offer vacation rentals, create art, and guide fly fisherman started. This was what fueled the journey till now. Present day, Alex is the owner of Western Maine Yurts and A.L. Poland Art. He can be found on any given day visiting with yurt guests, teaching classes, painting in the studio (at Western Maine Yurts), or floating a stretch of river with clients. He enjoys connecting people with the outdoors and sharing his passions with them. Alex has 13 years experience float fishing the Androscoggin from raft and drift boat. He enjoys sharing the history of the river, teaching the local entomology, or working of your fly cast. He is involved with his local Trout Unlimited (Sebago) Chapter. Conservation and the management for wild trout is a focus of his. Alex is in his element whether helping clients plan an enjoyable stay at the yurts, finding that special piece of art, or catching their very first trout, smallmouth, or pike. He loves seeing people smile!
See Alex featured in Fly Fisherman Magazine!!
An article focusing on smallmouth fishing along the Androscoggin River, which was a favorite of the late and great Lefty Kreh!
Registered Maine Guide, John Scangas
John and Alex are close friends that spend much of their free time exploring and constantly learning from the watersheds they fish. John spends part of his summers guiding in Alaska. His love of the outdoors whether in Alaska or Maine shine through. He has an extensive knowledge of the Androscoggin watershed. He knows how to effectively and ethically fish it. We are very proud to have John on our team serving the fly fishing community. Good times are had anytime John has you out exploring in his drift boat!
Fly Fishing Rates
Recreational Guide Services
If you are looking to get outdoors and safely explore Western Maine, learn new skills, and gain confidence we would love to connect you with our friends at Bethel Adventure Tours! Alex and Katy Carr are registered Maine Guides and mountain bike & ski instructors. In winter they offer Ski Touring, Winter Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Fat Biking adventures. In summer, they can guide you on hiking, mountain biking, and paddling tours. They are passionate about the outdoors and also offer education around nature, wildlife, and bird watching. For more information about Alex and Katy and their pricing and contact information, check out their website.
Let them know we referred you! Bethel Adventure Tours is able to offer you a 10% off discount code on your Western Maine Yurts stay if you book their services and stay with us. Our guests are also eligible for 10% off Bethel Adventure Tours services, just reach out to us through your reservation for a code.
Registered Maine Guide, Alex Carr
Bethel Adventure Tours founder, Alex Carr, has been an outdoorsman his entire life. Growing up in the Bethel area he enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities. After college he spent 22 years as a Naval Flight Officer. While stationed in Germany he completed 3 separate 500+ mile self guided bike/camping tours. Alex has skied at over 45 ski areas worldwide.
Alex has worked for over 10 years as a Maine bicycle tour guide, leading both day tours and multi-day trips. His guiding experience also includes hiking, paddling, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and nature excursions. Alex is certified in both ski and mountain bike instruction, teaching both adult and children disciplines. He is a licensed Maine Guide and EMT.
Alex’s focus within Bethel Adventure Tours is exposing guests and visitors to all the grandeur of the Maine wilderness- both the obvious and hidden.
Registered Maine Guide, Katy Carr
Katy Carr, co-owner of Bethel Adventure Tours, is a Maine native and longtime outdoor athlete. Katy is an US Air Force veteran with deployments to Saudi Arabia and Italy. After the military, she became a mother and registered nurse. Her nursing specialties include oncology and holistic health. She is currently supporting the local hospital as an administrative supervisor.
Katy’s outdoor resume includes a registered Maine Guide license, mountain bike instructor certification, Wilderness First Responder certification, cycle tour guide, and professional ski instructor.
Katy loves hiking, mountain biking, cycling, paddle boarding, and kayaking in the warmer months. During the winter months she enjoys skiing, snowshoeing/winter hiking, ski touring, and fat biking in the greater Bethel area. Her greatest joy is being able to share all that Western Maine has to offer with others.
Katy’s focus within Bethel Adventure Tours is in holistic health and wellness and women’s empowerment through outdoor experiences and adventures.