Maine Fishing Reports

The smile says it all.

!!!!!now fishing daily out of old orchard beach Maine!!!!! Our summer schedule has really filled in a lot since Memorial Day. Please reach out to get on the books. Super thankful for all of our returning customers.

As June begins, the waters off Old Orchard Beach and Portland are rapidly coming alive. The annual spring migration is in full swing, bringing our primary target species back to the Southern Maine coast. With water temperatures steadily rising, the inshore bite is becoming highly consistent. Here is what we are seeing on the water this week: Striped Bass: The Stripers have officially arrived. We are finding large numbers of school-sized fish pushing into the Saco River mouth and local estuaries, feeding heavily on sand eels and river herring. Larger migratory bass are also starting to establish themselves along the rocky shorelines and beachfronts. Fly anglers are having great success with Clouser Minnows and Deceivers, while light tackle setups are producing well with soft plastics and topwater plugs during low-light conditions. Atlantic Mackerel: Mackerel schools are highly concentrated just a short run off the coast. These provide excellent, fast-paced action for our 2-hour family trips. More importantly, they are the premier live bait right now. Filling the livewell with Mackerel and live-lining them near coastal structure is currently the most effective method for targeting larger, holdover Striped Bass. Bluefish: We are keeping a close eye out for the first major push of Bluefish. A few isolated catches have been reported south of us, and we expect their numbers to increase significantly in our local waters as the month progresses. Bottom Fishing: For those interested in dropping lines a bit deeper, we are seeing steady activity for local groundfish, including Pollock and Flounder, particularly around submerged structure and ledges. Captain's Tip for June: Tide positioning is critical right now. The falling tide near the mouths of local rivers has been the most productive window for Striped Bass, as baitfish are naturally flushed out of the estuaries. If you are casting artificials or flies, match the profile of the local sand eels and vary your retrieve until you dial in what the fish want that day. The summer season is shaping up beautifully in Maine. Ensure your gear is ready for the salt, and always plan your trips around the moving tides for the best results.

As we move into June, the waters around Melbourne and the Indian River Lagoon are warming up, creating highly productive conditions for inshore anglers. The key to a successful outing right now is capitalizing on the early morning bite before the midday heat sets in and the water temperatures peak. Here is a breakdown of what we are currently seeing on the water: Redfish: We are finding consistent numbers of Redfish patrolling the shallow flats and mangrove shorelines. First thing in the morning, topwater lures are generating aggressive strikes. As the sun rises, switching to live pilchards or cut bait cast deep into the mangrove shadows is the most effective strategy. Snook: The Snook bite remains very strong, particularly around the inlets, bridges, and deep-water docks during moving tides. Live bait is currently outperforming artificials, but skilled fly anglers are still seeing success using hand-tied baitfish patterns presented precisely along current seams. Tarpon: We are starting to see more Tarpon rolling in the lagoon and along the nearshore waters. These fish are highly responsive to well-placed live mullet or crabs. If you are targeting them on fly, bring a heavy-weight setup and be prepared for a technical presentation. Sea Trout: Early mornings over the grass flats are yielding good numbers of Speckled Sea Trout. Soft plastic paddle tails and light-tackle setups are working perfectly for steady catches before the sun gets too high. Captain's Tip for June: Water clarity in the lagoon has been variable depending on recent afternoon rain showers. When navigating the sight-fishing flats, keep your polarized sunglasses clean and slow your poling speed to spot fish before they notice your profile. Whether you prefer light tackle casting or technical fly fishing, the Space Coast is offering plenty of opportunities this month. Ensure your gear is prepped for warmer water behavior, and always prioritize an early launch.

Been a pretty busy start to 2026. Between commercial fishing and charters. Give me a call 1-207-418-4200 capt Owen whitehead

Luck of the Irish. Sprang breakkkkkk

Fishing report 3/29/26 Some quality fish pulled over the rail this week along with countless mediums. A couple of really nice days. We were able to land this 35 inch red fish, congratulations to Andy for putting it all together. Let’s go fishing capt Owen whitehead 207-418-4200

Our season in Maine is winding down, but the striped bass are still hitting hard! September is your last chance to reel in some of this incredible Striper action before the season wraps up. Don’t miss out—call us at 207-418-4200 to book your trip and make the most of the final weeks of Maine fishing!

Sailing daily, old orchard Beach Maine 1207 418 4200

Pooners this morning

Maine is still providing us with excellent fishing in the summer. We've caught a few more striped bass, and we have several more charters scheduled for this month.

The smile says it all. Fishing has been spotty lately we worked harder than I'd like to admit for this fish.