Eastport, ME Fishing Trip — August

Your Eastport, ME Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 57°F1.6" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various

August Weather in Eastport

73°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

10 Guides Near Eastport

No guides are based in Eastport, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maine Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.

Buy License Online — Maine

Species Regulations

Speckled Trout
Season:See specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations

Regulations vary greatly depending on the specific waterbody. Consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum

Possession limit is 3 king mackerel per person.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Cobia are rare in Maine waters; regulations are general.

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Sheepshead are rare in Maine waters; regulations are general.

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