York Harbor, ME Fishing Trip — August
Your York Harbor, ME Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 61°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
GoodTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
GoodHaddock
Various
GoodBluefin Tuna
Various
GoodFluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
LowCod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
August Weather in York Harbor
76°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 in York Harbor + 62 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
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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
Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check for any emergency regulations or closures.
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.
Tautog
Season:August 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Check for any emergency regulations or closures.
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.