If
you're vacationing in Camden, ME this summer, consider adding a fishing trip
with a Master Maine Guide to your stay at the Captain Swift Inn. Camden, ME is a popular fishing destination due to its proximity
to many lakes, ponds, and the Atlantic Ocean. When you embark on a fishing trip
with a Master Maine Guide, you'll be able to soak up Maine's pristine outdoor
scenery and create a lifetime of memories. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman
or a novice, there’s a fishing hole for you.
Types of Fishing in Maine
The
Midcoast Maine area is known for three types of fishing: pike fishing, brook
trout fishing, and striper fishing.
Pike Fishing
Pike
are also known as water wolves or freshwater sharks. With strong, long bodies
and razor-sharp teeth, they are relentless predators in the water. They thrive
in cold waters, making Maine's coastal and fresh waters ideal habitats for
them. Pike fishing is best in early spring and fall.
Brook Trout Fishing
Wild
brook trout populations are decreasing throughout the United States, but they
are thriving in Maine. They are most prevalent in Maine's interior highlands
due to cooler water temperatures and less competition with non-native fish
species. The best months for trout fishing are May and June, late September,
October, and November.
Striper Fishing
Striped
Bass is Maine's most well-known saltwater fish, although they can also be found
in freshwater. They prefer water temperatures between 55° F and 68° F. They
don't like sunlight and will retreat to deeper waters in the middle of the day
during the warm summer months. Striper fishing is best in the early morning or
evening when the light is low since this is when the stripers are most active
near the surface of the water.
Places to Fish in Maine
There
are plenty of places to fish in Maine, but your private fishing tour will take
you to Saint George River and Seven Tree Pond.
Saint George River
Set
against a backdrop of mountains and flowing through several lakes and ponds,
the Saint George River in Thomaston spans 225 square miles. It is well-stocked
with bass and trout. The Saint George River is also a popular destination for
kayakers and canoers.
Seven Tree Pond
The
Seven Tree Pond in Union spans 528 acres. Its waters can get as deep as 45
feet. Like the Saint George River, Seven Tree Pond is known for its bass and
trout populations. Pickerel and white perch are also abundant.
Book Your Fishing Trip through Captain Swift Inn
Our
unique fishing excursion package can be added to any reservation at Captain
Swift Inn with a minimum of a one-night stay. You'll fish from an 18'
Alumacraft center console boat and learn all about Maine's geography, wildlife,
and history from your Master Maine Guide.
The
package includes a Captain Swift Inn water bottle, a twill cap, and sunscreen.
Lunch, water, and soft drinks will be provided. Enjoy a plate of tortilla
chips, guacamole, and salsa along with a selection of local IPAs upon your
return.
Tours
are available between June 4, 2021, and September 26, 2021.
Contact us today to make a reservation and book your
private fishing tour.
