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Portland, ME Fishing Trip — July

Your Portland, ME Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 65°F2.8" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in July

15 species
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
HaddockExcellent
Haddock
Various
StingrayExcellent
Stingray
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Atlantic HalibutGood
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotGood
Turbot
Various
SkateGood
Skate
Various
PollockFair
Pollock
Various
CodLow
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
HakeLow
Hake
Various
Atlantic CodLow
Atlantic Cod
Various

July Weather in Portland

82°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Matched

Rocky Bottom Fisheries - Rocky Bottom Fisheries
Rocky Bottom Fisheries

Rocky Bottom Fisheries

5(349)Top Rated

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.

Portland, Maine
Lucky Catch Cruises - Lucky Catch Cruises
Lucky Catch Cruises

Lucky Catch Cruises

4.9(584)Top Rated
Portland, Maine
Rita B. Offshore Fishing Charters - Rita B. Offshore Fishing Charters
Rita B. Offshore Fishing Charters

Rita B. Offshore Fishing Charters

4.8(22)Top Rated

Rita B Offshore Fishing offers a variety of fishing and sightseeing trips departing Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine
Off The Hook Charters - Off The Hook Charters
Off The Hook Charters

Off The Hook Charters

4.8(19)Top Rated

Off the Hook Charters is located in South Portland, Maine. We offer fishing charters, whale watches, sunset cruises, and island tours in Southern Maine.

Portland, Maine
New England Fly Company - New England Fly Company
New England Fly Company

New England Fly Company

5(4)Top Rated

Discover Maine's top fly-fishing regions and family vacation activities. Plan your next trip for brook trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth.

Brook TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Portland, Maine
Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters - Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters
Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters

Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters

5(2)Top Rated

Bella Mae Sportfishing Charters in South Portland

Portland, Maine
Old Port Charters - Old Port Charters
Old Port Charters

Old Port Charters

5(2)Top Rated

Old Port Charters offers private boat tours, lighthouse tours and guided harbor cruises in Portland Maine. Contact us today to learn more.

Portland, Maine
Sawyer Island Charters - Sawyer Island Charters
Sawyer Island Charters

Sawyer Island Charters

Portland, Maine

inshore
Portland, Maine
$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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluefin Tuna

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tuna

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round, subject to federal regulations
Bag Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.
Size Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.

Bluefin Tuna regulations are heavily influenced by federal fisheries management plans and can change frequently. A federal permit is required in addition to a state license.

Tuna
Season:Year-round, subject to federal regulations
Bag Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.
Size Limit:Varies based on federal regulations; often changes throughout the year.

Tuna regulations are heavily influenced by federal fisheries management plans and can change frequently. A federal permit is required in addition to a state license.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for any emergency regulations or closures.

Fluke
Season:May 1 to December 31
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check for any specific gear restrictions in certain areas.

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