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Old Orchard Beach, Maine Fishing Charters. We offer Family fishing charters for the novice to the most experienced angler. Children fishing charters, lobstering
demonstrations, seal watching, scenic cruises, and more. All within 5 minutes of Old Orchard Beach Maine!!
NEAR COASTAL
FISHING
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass are our typical Near Coastal Target Species. Striped Bass, or "Stripers", start showing up in early May as small fish under five pounds. As the season progresses into June and through September the larger fish will invade the area. These fish will typically range from 20" to 48" or BIGGER!!!. Anglers in Maine are allowed to keep one Striper between 20" and 26" or one striper over 40". Striped Bass are a very good fighting sportfish. They are also a very tasty fish, that some people will compare to Haddock. The meat is white, and not strong smelling or tasting.
Mackerel
Mackerel are a smaller fish, although edible, they are typically used as bait for anything from Striped Bass to Giant Bluefin Tuna. These fish are usually between 6 and 18 inches, and do provide a great fight based on their size. Usually when we fish for Mackerel, we use a bait rig or tree with between 3 and 5 hooks per line. Once we catch some Mackerel, we place them in our custom onboard built-in livewell. Ideally for 3-4 fisherman we will have 50-60 live baits for a half day of Striped Bass fishing. When live Mackerel are not available Captain Todd will have dead fresh or frozen bait in the onboard ice chest.
Bluefish
These ferocious fighters with razor
sharp teeth have been showing up around the first of July. Bluefish are
known for their unbelievable fight. The Bluefish sometimes can be seen
right on the surface in a huge school. This is when we catch them with
top water poppers. This is unquestionably the most exciting way to catch
any fish, as they jump right out of the water to slam the lure. When we
cannot spot the fish on the surface we troll deep diving lures. Bluefish
aren't the best eating, but some people do like them depending on how they
are cooked.
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