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Portland, Maine
Deep Sea Fishing in Portland, ME
9 charter boats in Portland, South Portland and Casco Bay that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Portland deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Fish Portland Maine
257 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Cod, Pollock, Atlantic mackerel, Blue shark, Porbeagle, Mako shark
Fore River Sportfishing
Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel, Blue shark, Porbeagle, Thresher shark, Mako shark
Kristin K. Charters
South Portland
Targets: Black sea bass, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel, Mako shark
Mary May Charters
Breakwater Marina, 148 Breakwater Dr., South Portland, ME 04106
Targets: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Shark, Tuna
No Slack! Sportfishing Charters
Sunset Marina, 231 Front St, South Portland, ME 04106
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Pollock, Cod, Haddock, Shark
Off The Hook Charters
400 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
Targets: Shark, Tuna
Portland Guide Service
Pickup at Portland Public Water Taxi Dock, 72 Commercial St, or South Port Marine, 14 Ocean St, South Portland
Targets: Striped bass
Reel Action Charters
1 Portland Street Pier, South Portland, ME 04106
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefin tuna
Rita B Offshore Fishing
70 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Targets: Striped bass, Haddock, Cod, Halibut, Shark
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 13 operators: Portland fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Portland at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Cod, Shark, Bluefish, Pollock, Mako shark, Haddock.
- In season in October: Cod, Haddock, Shark (see the Portland season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 3 of 9 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Portland wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Portland
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $595 | $550 – $650 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,375 | $1,250 – $1,400 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Portland: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Portland?
Among 5 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $595 (from $550 to $650), and the median full day is $1,375. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Portland?
The fish these boats list most often are Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Cod, Shark, Bluefish, Pollock. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Portland?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Portland also runs inshore trips: 13 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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