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Swans Island, ME Fishing Trip — July

Your Swans Island, ME Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 57°F0.8" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
HaddockExcellent
Haddock
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeExcellent
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Bluefin TunaExcellent
Bluefin Tuna
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
CodLow
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

July Weather in Swans Island

62°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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freshwaterLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Monroe, 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 / 2

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

Haddock

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Haddock
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.

Haddock regulations are heavily influenced by federal fisheries management plans and can change frequently. Check current NOAA Fisheries regulations before fishing.

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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