Wells Maine Striped Bass Fishing Charter
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday striped bass charter targeting Southern Maine watersExpert local guide with lifetime coastal fishing experienceMultiple techniques including live bait and fly fishing options
Laurent Blanchette's full-day striped bass charter out of Wells, Maine gives you eight solid hours to chase some of the best stripers along Southern Maine's coastline. This isn't your typical rush-job half-day trip - you'll have time to work different tides, hit multiple spots, and really dial in what the fish are doing. Whether you're throwing topwater plugs at first light or working live bait through the afternoon tide change, Laurent knows exactly where to put you on fish. With up to six anglers per trip, there's plenty of room for your crew without feeling crowded on deck.
This top-rated charter covers serious ground along the Wells coastline, from productive estuaries and protected harbors to exposed rocky points and nearshore structure. Laurent's been fishing these waters his whole life, so he reads conditions like a book. You might start the morning working topwater in a back harbor, move to live-lining pogies along a rocky shoreline during the tide change, then finish the day fly fishing shallow flats as the sun sets. The beauty of an eight-hour trip is flexibility - if one spot isn't producing, you've got time to move and find active fish. Laurent keeps his boat equipped for whatever technique is working best, whether that's light spinning gear for schoolies or heavier tackle when the big fish are around.
Southern Maine's striped bass fishing is all about reading the water and matching your approach to conditions. Laurent runs a variety of techniques depending on what's working best. Topwater fishing early morning and late evening can be absolutely electric when stripers are feeding on the surface. Live bait fishing with pogies, mackerel, or eels is deadly around structure and during tide changes. Light tackle casting with soft plastics and swimbaits lets you cover water and target fish in different parts of the water column. For fly anglers, the shallow flats and estuaries around Wells offer some world-class sight fishing opportunities when conditions are right. The boat carries quality gear, but you're welcome to bring your own rods if you've got favorites. Laurent knows which spots fire during different tidal phases and seasonal patterns, so you'll be fishing the most productive water throughout the day.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of Maine's inshore fishery, and the waters around Wells consistently produce fish from schoolie size up to true cows pushing 40+ pounds. These fish are incredibly smart and adaptable, feeding on everything from sand eels and pogies to crabs and sea worms depending on the season. Spring and fall are prime time when big migratory fish are moving through, but summer fishing can be outstanding too, especially early morning and evening when fish move shallow to feed. What makes stripers so addictive is their fighting ability - they'll make blistering runs, jump, and use every bit of structure to try breaking you off. The smaller schoolies in the 20-28 inch range are scrappy and great on light tackle, while the bigger fish will test your drag and your patience. Maine stripers are also known for being particularly healthy and strong thanks to the cold, clean water and abundant forage base along this coastline.
An eight-hour charter with Laurent gives you the best shot at experiencing everything Wells, Maine striped bass fishing has to offer. You'll learn the water, work different techniques, and have plenty of time to put fish in the boat. This customer favorite trip books up fast during peak season, especially weekends and holidays. Laurent's local knowledge and lifetime of experience on these waters makes a huge difference in your success rate. Whether you're a seasoned striper angler or new to saltwater fishing, this renowned charter operation will put you on fish and show you why Southern Maine's striped bass fishery is considered among the best on the East Coast. Don't wait - prime dates fill up months in advance.
Step aboard our 25-foot Parker Pilothouse cabin cruiser for your Maine striped bass adventure. This fishing machine packs a powerful 350HP Suzuki engine that cruises at 30 knots, getting you to the hot spots fast while the fish are biting. The enclosed pilothouse keeps you comfortable during those early morning runs and protects you from Maine's unpredictable coastal weather. With space for up to 6 anglers, there's plenty of room to work the rails without bumping elbows. The boat's equipped with everything serious striper fishermen need - advanced fish finder to locate schools, GPS and radar for navigation, plus an onboard toilet for those long 8-hour days. An icebox keeps your bait fresh and drinks cold while you work the tides from estuaries to rocky shorelines. Whether you're throwing topwater lures at dawn or live-lining pogies on the flats, this stable platform gives you the perfect base to target Southern Maine's legendary striped bass.
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