Eastport, ME Fishing Trip — January
Your Eastport, ME Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in January
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's Biting By Month
Peak
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.
Species Regulations
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Sheepshead are rare in Maine waters; regulations are general.
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.





