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Portland, Maine

Portland, ME Fishing Charters

13 charter captains and guides fishing from Portland, South Portland and Casco Bay, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

13 captains and guides6 publish prices$597 typical half day
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Portland fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Fish Portland Maine

257 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106

Capt. Mike FaulkinghamHewes Light Tackle 20

InshoreOffshoreFly fishing

Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Cod, Pollock, Atlantic mackerel, Blue shark, Porbeagle, Mako shark

Family Fun (2 hr) $395Family Fun (3 hr) $495Striped Bass (4 hr) $595+1 more on their site
(207) 619-1584Website

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Fore River Sportfishing

Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME

Capt. Chris LeemanGrady-White Sailfish 27 Sport Bridge

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel, Blue shark, Porbeagle, Thresher shark, Mako shark

(207) 671-5995Website

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Kristin K. Charters

South Portland

Capt. Ben

InshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Black sea bass, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel, Mako shark

Family Fun Fishing (2 hr) $395Inshore Light Tackle (4 hr) $650Inshore Light Tackle (6 hr) $850+2 more on their site
(207) 749-5540Website

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Mary May Charters

Breakwater Marina, 148 Breakwater Dr., South Portland, ME 04106

Capt. John Petrlik

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Shark, Tuna

In Shore (4 hr) $595In Shore (6 hr) $795Off Shore, Full Day $1,400+1 more on their site
(207) 329-9356Website

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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters

Sunset Marina, 231 Front St, South Portland, ME 04106

Capt. CarleParker 23 SE center console

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Pollock, Cod, Haddock, Shark

Striper fishing (3 hr) $500Striper fishing (6 hr) $900Full day striped bass $1,250+2 more on their site
(207) 450-9428Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Portland?

How the 13 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

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.

Usually after: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Cod, Shark.

Typical private half day: $595 (5 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Portland: all 9 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Bluefish, Cod.

Typical private half day: $597 (6 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Portland: all 13 guides →

Heading north? Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8418150, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Portland.

Full tide table and what is biting: Portland fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Portland

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$597$550 – $6506
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,375$1,250 – $1,4004

Compare towns: fishing charter prices across the US.

Seasons

What is biting in Portland, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Striped bass
Bluefish
Cod
Haddock
Bluefin tuna
Shark

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: morningflightcharters.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Portland: local notes

2026 Maine striped bass rules: 1 fish per day, 28 to 31 inches inclusive; non-offset circle hooks required with bait; no striped bass fishing in federal waters beyond 3 miles.

Source: maine.gov

Striped bass fishing is closed on the Saco River upstream of the Route 9/Main Street bridge between Saco and Biddeford to the Cataract Dam.

Source: maine.gov

Spring Point Marina in South Portland is a common charter departure point (Fore River Sportfishing, Morning Flight Charters).

Source: foreriversportfishing.com

Several Portland charters offer pickup at the Portland Public Water Taxi Dock, 72 Commercial St, for Old Port visitors.

Source: portlandguideservice.com

Fly anglers sight-fish striped bass on Casco Bay flats, Scarborough Marsh and Biddeford Pool.

Source: coastalflyangler.com

Questions

Portland fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Portland?

We list 13 charter captains and guides fishing from Portland, South Portland and Casco Bay, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Portland?

Among 6 boats 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, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Portland?

The species Portland captains list most often are Striped bass, Atlantic mackerel, Bluefish, Cod, Pollock and Shark. In October, the season calendar above shows Cod, Haddock, Bluefin tuna, Shark in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Maine?

Passengers on a for-hire vessel whose captain holds a For-Hire Charter Boat Operator's License are exempt from the saltwater registry. A Maine resident annual license is $30 and a nonresident annual license $83. Maine fishing license prices and rules.

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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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