Damn Good Harpswell Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 trips in Harpswell, and the most popular trips in the area are Keep Casting! guided by Andrew, Striper Trip guided by Jonathan, and Saco River/Saco Bay Stripers guided by Garvin.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Harpswell? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Harpswell.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Harpswell as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Harpswell are: 1. striped bass, 2. bluefish, 3. lake trout, 4. pink salmon, and 5. pollock.

The most common fishing techniques in Harpswell are artificial lure fishing, live bait fishing, and trolling but jigging and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Harpswell can range anywhere from about $450 to $800, but the average price for a half day trip in Harpswell is $488. The average price for a full day trip in Harpswell is $700.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Harpswell is fall, and most anglers book their trips 72 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Harpswell, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Harpswell. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Harpswell.