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Plan a Fishing Trip to Cape Elizabeth, ME

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What's Biting in Cape Elizabeth Right Now

Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Cod
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Jigging
Haddock
FairVarious
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Fluke
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jigging
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Bluefin Tuna
FairVarious

Top Fishing Guides in Cape Elizabeth

Offshore Adventures Sportfishing - Offshore Adventures Sportfishing
Offshore Adventures Sportfishing

Offshore Adventures Sportfishing

5(9)Top Rated

Fishing charters leaving daily from South Portland, Maine! Room for groups of 6! Sharks, tuna, haddock, cod, stripers, blufish & mackerel! Private sightseeing harbor cruises on Casco Bay! Lighthouses, seals, ships, tugboats - the Maine coast is yours!

offshorefreshwaterTunaSpanish Mackerel
Cape Elizabeth, Maine

What to Bring

Check with Cape Elizabeth guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Maine Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Many waters have specific regulations for trout, including special catch-and-release areas and gear restrictions. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.