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Things to do in Portland, Maine (ME): The Best Fishing Charters & Tours
From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit the Portland Head Light, which dates back to 1791, and is the oldest lighthouse still in continuous use in the U.S. The great poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the city's native son, and you can visit his childhood home, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. With kids in hand, enjoy the highly interactive Children's Museum of Maine. And then go next door to the calmer Portland Museum of Art, a small, but eclectic museum with Impressionist works, Maine landscapes by Homer and Wyeth and other collections. Land or sea is an option here, so if you're tired of the street life, take one of the popular scenic cruises or whale watches, or hop on a ferry to the islands in Casco Bay. At the end of the day, and without kids in hand, unwind and rest your tired feet at one of the city's brewpubs.
Restaurants in Portland
1. Lucky Catch Cruises
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5.0 based on 734 reviews
Lucky Catch Cruises offers 1 1/2 hour lobstering excursions in Casco Bay, Maine. The tours depart from Long Wharf in Portland and operate from the first weekend of May through the last weekend of October. A typical lobster excursion involves pulling eight traps near scenery such as the Portland Headlight Lighthouse, Civil War Fort Gorges and the Seal Rocks. Lobsters can be purchased after the tour for a discounted price and brought to the restaurant next door for cooking. We limit the number of passengers on each boat, so please call ahead for reservations. All the best from Maine!
2. Rita B. Offshore Fishing
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Deep Sea Fishing Trips, Harbor Cruises, Island Adventures and more with Captain Ed Snell. Family fishing fun!
3. Casco Bay Adventures
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
We offer family-oriented tours and fishing/lobstering outings on beautiful Casco Bay, Maine. Our most common "Adventure" offers lighthouses, fishing for mackerel, hauling lobster traps and sightseeing forts, seals, eagles and porpoises.
4. Rocky Bottom Tours
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Rocky Bottom Tours is committed to providing a one of a kind experience showcasing the art of catching lobsters. These tours will encompass a day in the life of a lobsterman from pulling traps to setting traps, all while enjoying the scenic views of historical landmarks of Casco Bay.
5. Conroy Charters
Conroy Charters is a small family-owned business in Southern Maine. Join us by experiencing the beauty of Maine from with water with family and friends at an affordable rate!
6. Frosty Flags Guide Service
Ever wanted to try ice fishing, but didn't know where to start? I operate guided ice fishing trips in Southern Maine.
7. Back40
Back40 is an online marketplace for outdoor adventures. We connect you with the best guides and adventures in New England, from nature photography tours to mountain bike excursions, and everything in between. Find your next adventure with Back40 and explore like a local.
8. Aaron Landry
With a lifetime of experience fishing Casco Bay from the Royal River to the Fore River and the Back Bay, Capt. Aaron Landry offers anglers a full tour of tributaries, flats and beaches, as well as the rocky shores of Cape Elizabeth and the many islands located off Portland. Anglers can expect a highly visual experience fishing in shallow water, often spotting the fish before casting. Aaron has a deep knowledge of the striped bass population that migrates into the Gulf of Maine each year.
9. A Whiptail Adventure
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
