Maine Fishing Guides & Charters

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Maine is perhaps the top fishing destination in the Northeast.  With over 2200 named lakes, more than 250 rivers, and nearly 350 miles of Atlantic coastline, Maine fishing guides and charters offer fishing trips to satisfy any angler.  Maine salt water fishing charters target many species including striped bass, shark, and bluefish out of Portland, Old Orchard, and throughout Maine’s coastline, bays, and islands.  Maine freshwater fishing guides have endless opportunities to fish bass, pike, trout, and salmon from many locations including the popular Kennebec River, Belgrade Lakes, and Chiputneticook Chain of Lakes.

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Types of Maine Guided Fishing Trips

Salt Water (Off-Shore)

Maine off-shore charter boat captains offer deep sea fishing trips off the Atlantic coast.  Maine off-shore fishing charters take 1-6 people or more out for good times creating memories of the “catch of a lifetime” and commonly fish for swordfish, cod, bluefish, and much more.  Most Maine charters operate out of Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Kennbuckport, and throughout the coastline.

Salt Water (In-Shore)

Maine in-shore charter boat captains usually fish out of smaller boats that hold 1-4 anglers. These fishing charters generally fish closer to shore and in calmer, more protected waters in and around the numerous bays, inlets, and islands. Maine in-shore charters catch a wide variety of fish although the striped bass is the most popular.

General Inland

Maine freshwater fishing guides generally fish out of smaller boats or from shore and take 1-3 anglers out at a time.  These fishing guides are located throughout the state fishing Maine fresh water lakes and rivers.  These inland fishing guides often target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and landlocked salmon. Popular locations include the Kennebec River, Moosehead Lake, The Belgrade lakes and many lakes and rivers throughout the state.

Fly Fishing

Maine fly fishing guides can provide a traditional fly fishing experience from drift boats or shore on beautiful rivers and streams casting to natural rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout, although unique the salt water fly fishing guides targets countless species.  Our Maine fly fishing guides fish on most public lakes, rivers, and salt water coastal hot spots.  The Androscoggin, Kennebec, and Penobscot rivers all offer fantastic traditional fly fishing opportunities.  Maine fly fishing guides can help teach a beginner to cast a fly rod or help a seasoned fly fisherman locate more fish.

Ice Fishing

Although guided ice fishing trips are dependent on ice conditions, Maine ice fishing guides have great success throughout the state.  Many guides offer portable heated shanties and electronics to locate the fish and keep you warm.  Maine ice fishing guides consistently ice walleye, bass, trout, pike, and panfish.  Chase away “cabin fever” fishing through Maine’s hard water!

Popular Maine Fishing Areas, Lakes, & Ports

Popular Maine Fish Species