Our two families with 4 total teenagers had a wonderful experience- even starting at 5 am! Tim McCluskly was a great guide- had a great rapport with our kids and we all laughed a lot throughout the morning. Of course seeing a Moose right at the end made the trip amazing- but we'd like to think we would have still thought it was worth it if we hadn't. The experience of canoeing on such a beautiful serene pond early in the morning was an experience itself. Tim clearly takes pride in his work and we could tell he was intent on doing his best to find a moose and teach us everything he knows about them while we looked. With lots of jokes and stories in between.See more..
5.0Young's Guide Service(314 reviews) - When Chris Young calls, moose respond Safaris • Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
My experience with Chris Young more than fulfilled my expectations. Starting before sunrise, Chris and I arrived at one location and spotted a female and calf grazing in the distance. Chris determined that the male had recently left the area, so we did too, arriving at a second location 20 minutes later. By now, the light was better. We staked out a location. Chris heard two bulls in the woods beyond a clearing. He began calling to them, using a combination of male & females sounds and also simulating the sound of a male moving through brush. It took 10 or 15 minutes but sure as day, a huge bull moose could be seen approaching through the woods. He was so large that he had to turn his head sideways so his antlers would fit between the branches of two trees. He emerged slowly and approached, keeping his eye on us. I was furiously taking pictures while Chris handled the conversation, eventually dismissing the moose after determining that safety called for it. The overall experience was exhilarating. Chris is totally knowledgeable about moose habits. He was fun to be with and delivered one of the most exciting experiences of my life. I recommend him totally. He's the best.See more..
5.0Moosehead Area Guide Service(69 reviews) - Moose tour Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Amber was an enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. She knew where to go. She taught us about moose habits and what kind of environment were most likely to host moose on a regular basis. She instructed us how to approach moose to insure the best expereince and the closest encounter. For nearly 30 minutes all five of us were within 20-30 yards of a cow and her calf. The moose knew we were close but not alarmed--because we were instructed on how to behave. Amber knew her territory AND the moose. Both are required for success.See more..
5.0Dead River Expeditions(68 reviews) - EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURE FOR OUR FAMILY Fishing Charters & Tours
Wow!!!!! If you're looking for a whitewater rafting adventure in Maine, I promise you will love these guys. Dead River Expeditions is just a small outfitter in the area but they provide the most thrilling, professional, friendly, personalized experience you could want. Mike, Kevin and Bill were genuinely interested in making sure my family had an exceptional experience!! My kids were a little scared but they warmed up to these guys on the river and had the times of their lives, as did my wife and I! We truly had an extraordinary adventure and it was all due to the personalized and professional treatment and care we received! I have never tipped a guide $50 for anything before but I was so grateful for Bill and Kevin's efforts on our behalf. Thank you Dead River for such a memorable trip!!!!!!See more..
5.0Twin Maple Outdoors(32 reviews) - A weekend fishing trip with a moose sighting! Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Rich and his family were excellent hosts to my wife and I making us feel a part of the family as well. My wife and I did a two part trip with Twin Maple Outdoors. On the first day we did a jet boat trip for smallmouth bass and we caught dozens. On the second day we took the float boat out in search of salmon on the fly. Rich did not disappoint as I landed a few beautiful LL salmon. My wife had never seen a moose in the wild before and that was her goal during this weekend trip. Rich took us in search of a moose and soon enough we had spotted 2 but they were a distance away. Then, there he was! A beautiful bull moose standing in the shallows of a pond only 100' or so from shore. My wife's trip was now complete after a photo session with the moose. It was a wonderful weekend and we look forward to a return trip soon!See more..
My brothers and I had planned a trip to go backpacking in Maine, but were stumped on how to get from Bangor Airport to Baxter State Park with all our gear. Rental cars were nearly non-existent and prohibitively expensive. A Google search for shuttle services turned up Maine Quest Adventures. My initial email to owner Bryant was answered promptly in the affirmative, and all subsequent communication was handled quickly and professionally. Not only was Bryant willing to allow our group to ship some bulkier items to him to hold for our arrival, he even re-arranged his entire schedule to ensure our shuttle when one of our group's airline connections was abruptly changed. It is refreshing these days to find someone who is so dedicated to great customer service! I would highly recommend Bryant and his company to anyone looking for a top quality Maine experience. See more..
Matt has guided my dad and me many times and it has always been an amazing experience. Matt is extremely knowledgeable about the Moosehead Lake region and seems to always know where the best bite is on any particular day whether on the Kennebec or some small pond that I swear only he knows exists. I've had been out with a handful of other guides in the area, but none have compared to our experiences with Matt; not only is he an excellent angler who works very hard to put you in the right spot, with the correct tackle, he is a pleasure to be around and spend the day with. As any experienced angler knows not every day is the best day of fishing, but Matt grinds like no other guide I've been out with to change flies, approach, location, etc. while a lot of other guides mail it in on slow days. Whether you are an experienced angler or just a beginner, I highly recommend Matt as a guide!See more..
Paul is a dependable, knowledgeable and personable guide who did a great job guiding me up and down Mt. Katahdin via the Saddle Trail. The views from the top were spectacular! Paul worked hard to make sure the trip went smoothly, and provided very helpful advice about hiking and backpacking.See more..
Captain Ed Bayley was very accommodating to our family. He first fit us into his schedule with little notice, then gave us a great trip. Capt. Ed tried very hard to put us on some fish and we caught a couple different kinds. This was our kids first fishing trip and they all enjoyed it. Would highly recommend Reel Salty Charters.See more..
Scott Snell is a knowledgeable, dedicated, and fun guide. He truly wants you to land the big ones and is an amazing teacher. We came up to Wilson's on Moosehead Lake from Florida so that we could enjoy time and fish with this master Maine guide and all around great guy. Thank you Scott!See more..
Al had us on fish all weekend long. Nobody knows the lake like him. He was a great guide and provided for great times!See more..
5.0Blue Star Guide Service(5 reviews) - BEST MAINE ICE FISHING GUIDE Fishing Charters & Tours
Our guide Vince Mathews did an amazing job. Upon arrival for our half-day ice fishing, he had traps ready to be baited and even had a nice and warm tent set up. He showed my husband and I how to bait the traps and everything we needed to know about ice fishing. Really such a great guy. If you’re in Maine during the winter this is something you HAVE to do. Don’t worry about being cold, the tent keeps you toasty and allows you to watch your traps at the same time. Our lines kept getting bites and we caught about 5 or 6 fish. Very busy day!See more..
5.0Kennebec River Angler(5 reviews) - Smallies in the Kennebec Fishing Charters & Tours
Wonderful day fishing with Chris. Caught 40-50 nice fighters. Great scenery and just another nice day fishing in Maine.See more..
My wife and I and two friends spent the first week of September paddling the St. Croix river with Jason Cross, a Master Maine Guide and founder of Smoking Rivers. This was our second multi-day trip with Jason and even better than the first. We’re lightly experienced canoeists in our late 50s. Jason gave super clear instructions on how to navigate the white water, found glorious camping spots, helped us see everything from beavers to moose to smallmouth bass. And every day he cooked the world’s heartiest meals over the camp fire. We’ve known a half a dozen Maine guides and Jason is one of the most thoughtful, organized and at the same time, easygoing and fun. If you’ve ever wanted to try a guided canoe and camping trip, we can recommend Jason and Smoking Rivers very, very highly.See more..
When I found out I drew a maine moose hunt tag I started looking for a guide. The first one I called didn't want to take me and referred me to Dennis. From the first time I talked to Dennis I knew he was gonna be my guide. Dennis was professional and knowledgeable of the area we were hunting. Dennis found me a cottage to stay in and kept in contact with me for the months leading up to the hunt. I consider Dennis a friend now and not just my guide and can't wait to get up there again.See more..
My family and I booked a four hour fishing trip on Lake Sebago. We met Matt at the Raymond Public Beach and launch. I had my wife, and two daughters. My daughters were Ten and Two at the time. We went out and started trolling for Salmon. Matt was friendly, and answered all kinds of questions my daughters had. We hooked into two gorgeous Salmon, both over 4 pounds. My daughters was longer and heavier. I couldn't have been prouder of my little girl. Matt took over for the release, and when my daughters fish didn't quickly turn over and go for the deep my ten year old started to freak. Matt reassured her and began to turn the bout and told my daughter he would make sure it was fine. The fish flipped and took off. My daughter was so happy and Matt turned and gave her a high five. I wish more guides were able to get kids. We all had a blast, and also landed two bass. Fun for all and will not use anyone else for Salmon Fishing. Thanks again Matt.See more..
5.0Keeper Charters(2 reviews) - Fun family fishing! Fishing Charters & Tours Fantastic fishing trip with our teenage children. We started by visiting a seal colony and watching them play. We then caught our bait fish. Lots of pollock and mackerel. Finally- we moved into two different areas to fish for stripped bass. We had a blast. Captain Marco was super friendly, knowledgeable, and super easy going. He was great with the whole family. Highly recommend this 4 hour trip.See more..
5.0Headin' North Guide Service(1 review) - What a fantastic father/son fishing experience! Fishing Charters & Tours
I hired Headin’ North Guide Service for a father/son fishing trip. Our Maine registered guide was Vince Mathews. What a great experience we had with Vince! My 11 year old son had never even cast a rod before never mind fish! Vince had the patience of a saint and now only got him fishing, he caught a 4 pound bass all on his own. Then Vince taught me the basic skills on fly fishing and I hooked a small mouth bass that was over 5 pounds and about 18 inches long! Now all my son has done is talked to me about fishing and this trip! Thank you Vince for sharing your vast knowledge with us. We are for sure better amateur fishers now than we were before the guide. We will for sure be back! I would highly recommend your guide service to anyone!See more..
Great night of mackerel fishing. 3 and 4 at a time. What a blast. Couple of stripers mixed in. Highly recommend Ca[t Larry at Sea Time charters.See more..
