Top Rated Fishing Charters in Portland, Maine

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Portland?

Some of the best rated guides in Portland are: Diamond Pass Outfitters Tony Kariotis Guide Service Jim Neville Outdoors Reel Addiction Sportfishing Fin N' Juice Charters Marsh River Outfitters Confluence Fishing Freeport Fishing Guide Outlaw Adventure Charters Whiptail Adventures

Q: What are the top fishing types in Portland?

Some of the best trip types in Portland are: Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing Shore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing River Fishing Active hunting Flats/Shallows Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Portland?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Portland are: Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Cod Atlantic Halibut Atlantic Mackerel Atlantic Salmon Black Drum Black Sea Bass Blue Shark Bluefin Tuna Bluefish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Portland Fishing Charters (18 charters available)

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Sebago Lake, ME

11 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for his adaptability and expertise with both freshwater fishing and ice fishing adventures

(9)

3-8 Guests

3-10 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Maine

14 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers love Captain Owen's fish-finding expertise and exceptional way with kids

(27)

3-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Maine

24 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for expert local knowledge, patient teaching, and consistently putting clients on fish

(21)

2-3 Guests

1-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$100

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Maine

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Praised for exceptional striped bass fishing with 25 fish in 40+ inch range

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1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$650

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Portland

15 years experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • I Tie My Own Flies • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for extensive knowledge and teaching new fishing techniques

(1)

2-3 Guests

2-10 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$150

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Orono, ME

10 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests say they couldn't have asked for a better fishing trip

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1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$250

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Boothbay Harbor, ME

24 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests give 100% recommendations for Captain Jordan's awesome fishing trips

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$750

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Monroe, ME

11 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Hunters praise Andrew's expertise and fantastic waterfowl action with top-notch equipment

(4)

1-5 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Portland

14 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for excellent teaching skills and being great with kids on fishing trips

(1)

1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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South Freeport, ME

9 years experience • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Fly Fishing

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Portland

12 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for expert local knowledge and consistent catches of stripers, sharks, and offshore species

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$600

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Saco, ME

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Customers praise Chris for friendly expertise and impressive shark catches with strategic fishing

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4-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

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Starts from$550

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Complete Guide to Portland Fishing

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Portland

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Portland, Maine offers diverse angling opportunities across the region's pristine waters, with the Grand Lake Stream area serving as a premier destination. Local guides demonstrate extensive knowledge of multiple fishing locations, consistently putting anglers on productive waters. The fishing experience emphasizes patience and instruction, making it ideal for families with children and first-time anglers. Guides maintain an upbeat, professional atmosphere while accommodating large groups across various skill levels. Success rates remain impressive, with some trips yielding over 100 fish across multiple days. The laid-back approach combines productive fishing with memorable experiences, leading many visitors to book repeat trips and develop lasting relationships with the local fishing community.

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Portland

5.0 / 5.0

Based on 13 reviews by Guidesly users

Frank

July 5, 2025

Trip taken July 5, 2025

Lake, AM - 6 Hours Trip

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1 Guest

Tony was great! I took my 2 teenage boys fishing for the first time in fresh water. The salmon weren’t biting so Tony switches it up for lake trout and we caught some great fish. Tony was friendly, knowledgeable, and great with my boys. We even spoke after about doing it again sometime soon! Highly recommend using Tony for any fishing in Maine.

Sebago Lake, ME

11 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for his adaptability and expertise with both freshwater fishing and ice fishing adventures

(9)

3-8 Guests

3-10 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Jay

July 3, 2025

Trip taken July 3, 2025

Inshore, AM - 4.00hour Trip

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3 Guests

Unfortunately no fish today but great time on the water with Alex. He was patient and helpful with two teenage new anglers. If you are going on the water go with Alex!

Captain Alex Obregon

Replied on July 24, 2025

Hello Jay,

Thank you! it was a pleassure to

spend time with you and the kids, good times "disconnecting" You guys were awesome.

Hope they will fish again soon!

Maine

24 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert local knowledge, patient teaching, and consistently putting clients on fish

(21)

2-3 Guests

1-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$100

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Andy C

August 25, 2024

1 Guest

I been a Master Guide in Maine for over 25 years and fished striped bass for most of my life. Captain Jeff and son Chase provided my wife Pattie and I with an evening to remember, 25 fish in the mid to high 40 inch range. Highly recommend an evening fishing trip with them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Guide Jeff Trudeau

Replied on June 28, 2025

Andy C, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Maine

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional striped bass fishing with 25 fish in 40+ inch range

(1)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$650

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Dan

September 12, 2022

1 Guest

We took our two young children, ages 4 and 7, and they had a great time. The captain was understanding and got down on their level, allowing them to assist however they could. He saw to it that they all enjoyed themselves. He has a lot of local information. We all had such a lovely time, 10/10 experience.

Maine

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Captain Owen's fish-finding expertise and exceptional way with kids

(27)

3-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Fishing Charters in Portland, Maine

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Top Species

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Salmon

Black Drum

Black Sea Bass

Blue Shark

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefish

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Bull Shark

Burbot

Chinook Salmon

Cobia

Crappie

Crevalle Jack

Great Pompano

Haddock

King Mackerel

Lake Trout

Largemouth Bass

Little Tunny

Northern Pike

Pacific Cod

Picked Dogfish

Pollock

Porbeagle Shark

Rainbow Trout

Redfish

Scup

Sea Trout

Shad

Sheepshead

Shortfin Mako Shark

Smallmouth Bass

Snook

Southern Flounder

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

Tarpon

Thresher Shark

Yellowfin Tuna

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FAQs about Portland

Who are the best rated guides in Portland?

What are the top fishing types in Portland?

What are the top species I can catch in Portland?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?