Damn Good Inshore Fishing Charters In Maine

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 inshore trips in Maine, and the most popular trips in the area are Keep Casting! guided by Andrew, Inshore Striper And Blues guided by Robin, 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 inshore guides / fishing lessons in Maine? Check out our beginner and family friendly inshore guides in Maine.

The most commonly sought after species for inshore fishing are: 1. bluefish, 2. striped bass, 3. atlantic mackerel, 4. lake trout, and 5. pink salmon.

The most common fishing techniques in Maine are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but topwater fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for inshore fishing in Maine can range anywhere from about $400 to $775, but the average price for a half day trip for inshore fishing in Maine is $467. The average price for a full day trip for inshore fishing in Maine is $717.

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 inshore fishing in Maine is fall, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

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