Charter Boat Fishing in Southeast Maine

If you're interested in salt-water fishing in the off-shore waters off the southeastern coast of Maine, you'll find plenty of experienced and licensed sea captains to show you the way. Bluefin tuna, mackerel and shark abound in these waters, and a charter boat excursion is your best bet to landing yourself a big one.

  1. Benefits

    • The cost of deep-sea fishing can be prohibitively expensive and is dependent on access to a seaworthy vessel. When fishing on a charter boat, all your gear and bait is normally supplied by the outfitter. This makes charter boat fishing extremely affordable. You'll find charter boat operations in most southeastern Maine ports-of-call including Kittery, York, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Ogunquit.

    Types

    • The size of the boat-for-hire may vary from larger vessels, carrying seven passengers or more, called head boats, to the smaller charter boats which hold six passengers or less. As well, many excursions are specific to a certain type of fish. If you're looking to snag bluefin tuna, Rippin' Lips Charters in Old Orchard Beach is the outfitter for you. Bar Harbor Fishing Trips offers half-day fishing excursions for mackerel, pollack, flounder and red fish.

    Popular Game Fish

    • Though bluefin tuna is the most popular game fish in these waters, you'll have just as much fun reeling in mackerel, flounder, pollack or other species native to the Gulf of Maine. Many charter operations offer shark fishing excursions where you'll cast your bait with hopes of catching a mako, thresher or porbeagle shark.

    Fishing with Children

    • Many fishing charters welcome children. Some outfitters even offer trips specifically geared for children. Besides fishing, these charters will look for dolphins, whales or wild seals to show the kids and pull lobster traps to ensure that fun is had by all.