Fishing the Coastal and Bay Waters of Southern Maine

Such a great time and we caught a ton of fish! Ben was super patient, instructive and encouraging. Couldn't ask for a better excursion.

Our group of 6 had a great time with Captain Ben today! He was very accommodating when the weather did not cooperate for our first try. He was... read more very knowledgeable and informative. We had an amazing time out on the water and had some great catches too! 💯 recommend Go Fish Charters for anyone visiting Portland Maine! Thank you Captain Ben!

We tried to book a trip in 2021 with Ben but the weather wasn't in our favor for the day. However we got to go out with Capt Ben this... read more weekend and he is just amazing. He truely cares about what he does. He wants everyone safe, educated and to have a wonderful time. It was a surprise trip for my husband and son and they were so excited and loved every min of it. We for sure will book again with him in the future. Thank you for allowing us to make some wonderful memories with the family. My husband will make sure he gets a bigger fish next time 😂

Captain Ben is the man. Super knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional, friendly and fun. Most fun I've had in a long time, great trip with lots of fish on. Everyone had an... read more absolute blast. He knows where the fish are. Would give him more than 5 stars if possible!

Captain Ben is the best!! Would give 10 stars if I could. He gave our crew of 6 an amazing day and we caught 4 fish! He was instructive, safe... read more and best of all, kept us laughing with some great jokes. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Thanks Captain Ben!

Our fishing charter with Captain Ben was a highlight of our trip to Maine. He provided a fun, light-hearted and safe boat experience and was able to help all of... read more us who have a range of fishing experience while cracking jokes. We caught 4 stripers, including our dinner for the night. 10/10 experience that I would definitely recommend!

Our fishing trip with Captain Ben Garfield set a new high bar for family vacation outings! Ben provided a personal touch from booking to boating, and he even adjusted the... read more timing to ensure the best fishing experience. Mom appreciated his emphasis on safety, and our teenage sons appreciated the opportunity to catch big fish. There was a lot of room for choices, and in our 4-hour trip we experienced three different styles of fishing in multiple optimal locations. Ben figured out our family dynamics and took fun to the next level. Despite a mix of experience fishing, we all caught fish. Captain Ben has a vast knowledge of nautical pursuits in the Casco Bay area. We learned a lot while having one of the best times of our entire vacation in Maine. Thanks, Ben!

Ben showed us an excellent day He is a very personable captain that really enjoys his work. Highly recommend and when we return will charter with him again

Had an incredible experience with Go Fish Charters! (Ben) The Captain made the experience worth it alone. Friendly, Experienced and Knowledgeable. We got some RBA (Rod Bending Action)!

We had such a wonderful time with Captain Ben Garfield! Just received a card for the holidays, several months after our outing from the Captain himself with a photo of... read more our son with one of his catches. Sweetest, kindest thing that meant so much to all of us, brought back great memories and was so nice to be thought of! Highly recommend Go Fish Charters!

Our husband's went one day and had a great time so we booked another trip. Had a wonderful time. Ben is a great captain. Explained things. Very helpful , very... read more affordable. The guys all caught big fish. My friend caught a bait fish. We had a blast. Highly recommend

We had a great time , captain Ben was knowledgeable and kind ,he knew exactly where to get the stripers . Highly recommended 👌

Fantastic morning fishing in Casco Bay! We managed to get 3 teenage boys out of bed early and spent the morning fishing with Captain Ben for Stripers. Captain Ben was... read more engaging, knowledgeable of the area and obviously a great fisherman! He kept the boys engaged and everyone caught a fish! We even had a really exciting bonus adventure with a very large grey seal. Would absolutely do this again and highly recommend!!

We had a great morning of fishing for Stripers with Captain Ben! He moved to different spots to get us on the fish, including on the flats to do some... read more flycasting, and we caught some beauties He was very attentive and focused on our having a good time, which we did! I would highly recommend him if you are in the area.

We had a great day out on the water with Ben. Everyone that was fishing caught something and the dog was chill laying in the boat. I especially appreciated the... read more family photo near the lighthouse! Totally was worth the trip and I would highly recommend this experience.

If I could give 100 stars i would! This was one of the best fishing charters I've ever been on! My friends and I caught three fish. Captain Ben was... read more exceptionally knowledgable, professional and most importantly fun! I would recommend this charter to anyone and everyone🎣

Had an incredible experience with Go Fish Charters! (Ben) The Captain made the experience worth it alone. Friendly, Experienced and Knowledgeable. We got some RBA (Rod Bending Action)!

My son and I really enjoyed the time we spent fishing with Ben! He's almost more fun than the fishing. 😉

Go Fish Charters (Ben) was an exceptional experience for my family. I would recommend his professionalism to any group that wants to go have fun and feel safe and... read more comfortable. Oh and we caught a pile of fish too.

We had an amazing time with captain Ben. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We tried 3 different styles of fishing, using spinners and live bait. The conditions were great... read more and we caught many stripers, as well as mackerel and pollock. He took time to explain technique, and was nice enough to show us around the bay, pointing out landmarks and various animals that are native to the area. If you can find an opening with Go Fish charters, definitely do it!

I called and he couldn't be more honest about conditions, expectations and more. Knows his fish. Great company and pricing. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

What a great time!! Captain Ben was amazing!! We got exactly what we were after, but honestly if we hadn’t, his company still would’ve made it worth it! Definitely recommend... read more 100%

We had the best time with Captain Ben. He knew right where the fish were and was very patient with all of us.

Curt Conn I believe our family members have been going out each summer with Ben for about 8 years now. We always have a good time because Ben works hard... read more to get fish for us, but just as much, he is just a "fun" guy. We really appreciate how "family appropriate his trips are.

We try and get out at least once a year with Captain Ben and have been doing it for years. This year was not disappointment. Ben is professional, knowledgeable, social... read more and most importantly he know where the fish are !

We had a great time fishing with Ben! Caught lots of fish in a 4 hour trip. We tried a few different spots and caught something each time. Even got... read more to see some seals, porpoises and osprey from the boat. Ben is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area which makes for an enjoyable trip!

Ben is awesome, and so was our time with him on the boat! We caught fish quickly and he knew exactly where to take us. Thanks Ben!