Fore River Sportfishing

Fishing Charters and Tours

Fishing Charter and Ocean Tours in South Portland, Maine

Discover unforgettable private fishing charters in Portland, Maine with Fore River Sportfishing. Perfect for families, beginners, and experienced anglers, our fishing charters offer inshore saltwater fishing adventures targeting striped bass, mackerel, and exhilarating offshore encounters with sharks. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the ocean on our scenic cruises, where you'll witness an array of marine life, including seals, whales, porpoises, and picturesque lighthouses.

Captain Chris Leeman, a Registered Maine Tidewater Guide and US Coast Guard licensed OUPV Captain, also provides lobster trap hauling demonstrations. Set sail on our Grady White Sailfish 27 Sport Bridge, departing from Spring Point Marina in South Portland, Maine. Book your trip today for the adventure of a lifetime with Fore River Sportfishing!

A lighthouse on a rocky island surrounded by water with a clear blue sky overhead.

Tours and Cruises:

Take in the sights of the island, light houses, harbor seal, whale, and porpoise as you enjoy a ride around picturesque Casco Bay

Fishing rods mounted on a boat with a view of a river, greenery, and an old building in the distance.

Fishing Charters:

From the serious fisherman to the inexperienced anglers everyone will have fun. Start the trip catching some bait then move on to fish like striped bass and blue fish.

A fish with a shark-like appearance caught in the water, with its mouth wide open and a fishing line attached to its mouth.

Shark Fishing:

A variety of sharks live in these waters including Blue Sharks, Porbeagle, Thresher and Mako.
These trips are 4-person max with morning only departures. minimum age requirement of 18 years

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What Our Guests Are Saying

★★★★★

"Amazing time! Chris knew where the fish would be and put us on them immediately. Very friendly and helpful. We had a group ranging from inexperienced to advanced anglers and everyone caught fish."

— Peter Deane
★★★★★

"We had a great time with Captain Chris. He educated us throughout the trip, helped everyone, and even gave us a lesson on lobster trapping. Totally recommend this charter."

— James Hynes
★★★★★

"If you want a wicked awesome day on the water, Captain Chris is your guy. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time possible."

— Peter
★★★★★

"Captain Chris went above and beyond and provided the full experience. We caught impressive striped bass, learned about lobstering, and even toured Portland Head Light."

— Sophie H.
★★★★★

"Captain Chris and Mate Elizabeth were knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and made sure the entire family had a great time."

— Sarah M.
★★★★★

"Great trip with Captain Chris. He knows Casco Bay inside and out, put us on the fish, and made it a fantastic day for everyone onboard."

— MVKtravels
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★★★★★

"Captain Chris went above and beyond and provided the full experience. We caught impressive striped bass, learned about lobstering, and even toured Portland Head Light."

— Sophie H.
★★★★★

"Captain Chris and Mate Elizabeth were knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and made sure the entire family had a great time."

— Sarah M.
★★★★★

"Great trip with Captain Chris. He knows Casco Bay inside and out, put us on the fish, and made it a fantastic day for everyone onboard."

— MVKtravels
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