Fishing Guides in Portland, Maine
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Rocky Bottom Fisheries
Portland, Maine has so much to see! Click here to take a closer look at our Lobster tours and sunset cruises at Rocky Bottom Fisheries.
New England Fly Company
Discover Maine's top fly-fishing regions and family vacation activities. Plan your next trip for brook trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth.
Old Port Charters
Old Port Charters offers private boat tours, lighthouse tours and guided harbor cruises in Portland Maine. Contact us today to learn more.
Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters
Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters in South Portland
Lucky Catch Cruises
Rita B. Offshore Fishing Charters
Rita B Offshore Fishing offers a variety of fishing and sightseeing trips departing Portland, Maine
Off The Hook Charters
Off the Hook Charters is located in South Portland, Maine. We offer fishing charters, whale watches, sunset cruises, and island tours in Southern Maine.
Sawyer Island Charters
Portland, Maine
What's Biting in Portland
15 species reported in the Portland area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Portland, ME
Fishing in Portland in January
3 species are active in and around Portland in January: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in February
3 species are active in and around Portland in February: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in March
4 species are active in and around Portland in March: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Tuna, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in April
5 species are active in and around Portland in April: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Tuna, Hake, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in May
6 species are active in and around Portland in May: Pollock, Bluefin Tuna, Stingray, Tuna, Atlantic Halibut, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in June
5 species are active in and around Portland in June: Bluefin Tuna, Stingray, Tuna, Atlantic Halibut, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in July
5 species are active in and around Portland in July: Bluefin Tuna, Stingray, Tuna, Atlantic Halibut, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in August
4 species are active in and around Portland in August: Bluefin Tuna, Stingray, Tuna, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in September
4 species are active in and around Portland in September: Pollock, Bluefin Tuna, Tuna, Haddock. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in October
4 species are active in and around Portland in October: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Tuna, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in November
3 species are active in and around Portland in November: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland in December
3 species are active in and around Portland in December: Atlantic Cod, Pollock, Hake. Book one of Portland's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Portland
Portland, Maine offers various, saltwater, brackish fishing with 15 species reported in the area and 8 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are May, April, June, July.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Portland
Striped Bass
Portland, Maine, offers some fantastic striped bass fishing opportunities, blending the charm of the city with the rugged beauty of the Maine coast. The striped bass season here really kicks off in late spring as the water warms, and peaks in the summer and early fall when baitfish are plentiful.
Full striped bass guide for Portland →Skate
Don't overlook skate when fishing the waters around Portland, Maine. While not the primary target for most anglers, these fascinating fish are plentiful in Casco Bay and the surrounding Atlantic waters.
Full skate guide for Portland →Haddock
Haddock fishing near Portland, Maine, is an exciting prospect thanks to the proximity of productive fishing grounds in the Gulf of Maine. The bite often heats up in the spring as haddock move closer to shore to feed, and continues through the fall.
Full haddock guide for Portland →Hake
Looking to hook into some hake? Portland, Maine, presents a fantastic starting point.
Full hake guide for Portland →Fisheries near Portland
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Types of Fishing in Portland
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