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Inshore Fishing Charters in Portland, ME
13 inshore guides in Portland, South Portland and Casco Bay that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Portland inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Cast-Away Fishing Charters
4 Western Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel
Coastal Fly Angler
Portland
Targets: Striped bass, Carp
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
Hard to Port Fishing
The Breakwater Inn dock, Kennebunkport, ME
Kristin K. Charters
South Portland
Targets: Black sea bass, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel, Mako shark
Libreti Rose II Fishing Charters
95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Pollock, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel
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
Inshore fishing in Portland at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 6; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Bluefish, Cod, Pollock, Shark, 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: 4 of 13 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Portland fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Portland
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides 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) | $597 | $550 – $650 | 6 |
| 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
Inshore charters in Portland: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Portland?
Among 6 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $597 (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 do inshore charters target in Portland?
The fish these guides list most often are Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Bluefish, Cod, Pollock, Shark. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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