Damn Good Saco Bay Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 trips in Saco Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Saco River/Saco Bay Stripers guided by Garvin, Inshore Striper And Blues guided by Robin, and Deep Sea Grounds Fishing guided by Robin.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species in Saco Bay are: 1. bluefish, 2. pollock, 3. striped bass, 4. atlantic mackerel, and 5. cod.

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

Prices in Saco Bay can range anywhere from about $510 to $860, but the average price for a half day trip in Saco Bay is $525. The average price for a full day trip in Saco Bay is $783.

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 Saco Bay is fall, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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