Portland, ME Fishing Trip — June

Your Portland, ME Fishing Trip

June2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 58°F1.8" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in June

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

June Weather in Portland

75°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Matched

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$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.

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

Tautog
Season:August 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check for any emergency regulations or closures.

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.

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