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    Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing - Visitors from Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chapel Hill.

    Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing

    4.0(7 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    I rate F/V (fishing vessel) Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing three out of five stars. It's OK…read more Pros: 1. It's a good deal. Our group of eight paid $805.60 total or $100.70 per person. This amount was prepaid online with a card. We tipped the mate, Steve, $200 total or $25 per person = 25% tip. 15% was the suggested tip posted on the sign on the boat. We tipped in cash. Remember to bring enough cash to tip the mate. We were told he worked separately from the F/V Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing business. The boat left around 6:45am and we were back around 4:15pm. So, we were gone for about 9.5 hours, longer than expected. The expected time away was 8 hours: 2-hour boat ride out, 4 hours of fishing, and 2-hour boat ride in. Our boat ride out was roughly 2 hours. We were told we were going 36 miles out. Then, we changed fishing spots 2-3 times. I think we went farther out because our trip back in was longer, like 2.5 to 2.75 hours in. On top of that, there was a refueling stop on the way back. Hence the 9.5 hours being away. Real fishing time was probably still around 4 hours, maybe 4.5. I mention all that above because for $125.70 per person, we could catch and keep all the allowable fish we wanted. And every fish was nicely fileted and bagged by Steve for us to take home and eat. Our group caught more fish than we could eat. Therefore, unfortunately, we had to throw some of our cooked fish away. It was good, fresh fish too. We had various whiting - haddock and pollock - and cusk. We had to throw cod and smaller fish back. Dogfish sharks were kept. 2. As mentioned above, Steve fileted and bagged all the fish we could catch. And we caught quite a bit (this can be considered another pro). 3. Captain Mike and mate Steve were good at taking pictures of people with their catches. All pictures taken with Mike's phone were posted on the F/V Nor'easter Facebook page before we docked back in Kennebunk: https://www.facebook.com/noreasterfishing. Cons: 1. Captain Mike wasn't nice to us from the start. I get people being a certain way and there are different types of culture. Mike greeted us in the parking lot by telling us, "You're late" and to "Stop lollygagging." He also said words to the effect of, "Our entire boat is late because of you." A family showed up behind us and we overhead Mike say the same brusk things to them. He really set the tone for great customer service off the bat. He wasn't having any BS. One or two of the guys in our group loved it because they're kind of like Mike too. We like to joke that we're a bunch of a**holes. But seriously, if you don't like being treated like this, book your fishing trip elsewhere. This behavior is consistent with what I read for F/V Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing on Google Reviews. For the record, we did as the instructions said and showed up on time. The instructions said to show up before 6:30pm. When Mike was talking to us, my phone said 6:29am, so we were on time. We weren't late. Again, I expected this kind of treatment after reading the Google Reviews. I considered it Northeast hospitality. 2. The boat was smaller and not as nice as several in our group expected. Again, I read reviews and looked at pictures so I had a better idea of what to expect. You can only expect so much out of a boat for an all-day fishing trip that costs only $100 per person (before tip). I counted about 20 customers. Plus captain Mike, mate Steve, and a few of their friends/associates, the boat was full and snug. All seating was uncovered bench seating. So, the trip can tire you out as the seating is not comfortable, provides no back support, and you're constantly keeping your balance. Unless of course you're someone who's seasoned to the seas, which most people aren't. We're landlubbers. The stern is where most of the fishing took place. However, about five folks went up and fished from the bow (front). They had to so there was enough room on the stern (back). The reason why is because Steve blocked most of the port side of the stern with buckets (port is left if facing bow). The reason why most of the port side was blocked was because the currents caused fishing lines to flow under the boat. A couple times, lines/hooks from people fishing on the port side would get stuck with lines/hooks from people fishing on the starboard side (starboard is right if facing bow). All of this is to say the boat was crowded, especially when fishing. 3. There was only one toilet, the stall was tiny, the toilet paper was damp and thin, and the flush was waterless -- we had to pump our waste down the toilet hole with up-down action. Oh yeah, and there wasn't soap and water, so if you're someone who likes washing their hands after using the bathroom/using a shared bathroom with strangers, you should bring your own hand wipes. I advise against going number two on the boat if you can help it. 4. Captain Mike ate our cookies without asking us. He had his hand in our cookie box in the wheelhouse.

    What a great day on the water and captain and mate were first rate. We all caught fish and had…read moreplenty to take home for a meal. If you enjoy fishing don't pass up but I will add there is some work involved reeling in for 200 to 375 feet.

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    Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing - Fried and baked the various whiting we caught same day for dinner. Truly fresh and local. Yum!

    Fried and baked the various whiting we caught same day for dinner. Truly fresh and local. Yum!

    Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing - My buddy Kenny caught a small fish. We ended up with a pretty good haul.

    My buddy Kenny caught a small fish. We ended up with a pretty good haul.

    Nor'easter Deep Sea Fishing - Mate Steve. Soft spoken. He was great.

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    Mate Steve. Soft spoken. He was great.

    Jetty Walk

    Jetty Walk

    5.0(4 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    This was amazing. I'm so glad we decided to go down the coast and take this walk. We decided to go…read moreat sunrise. Although there was overcast, it was still a beautiful walk. I imagined the people who walked this jetty every single day and I was jealous. We didn't tour the lighthouse but we've seen plenty of lighthouses. We've never seen one out a mile though. Don't miss this gem! Be sure to use the bathroom before coming here as we did not see any portapods. Also, wear shoes with hood support. We saw a few wearing flip flops; so t know how they did it. I wouldn't take the risk of tripping.

    The ending to a perfect day in Maine? Watching the sunset from a jetty of course!…read more After spending the day exploring coastal areas in southern Maine, we decided to walk the jetty near Wells Harbor/York Beach. We didn't know what to expect when we discovered this spot - so when you come know that there are two jetty's. One you can access from the elongated, sandy parking area on Foster Ln (which was free to use and deserted when we came in early November); and, one you can access from a bigger, concrete parking area at the end of Atlantic Ave (beyond Sage Fishing Charters - it's pay to park here, but I don't know if that's just during the height of the summer season). These jetty's are long (I read somewhere that they're over a mile) stone breakwaters that stretch out relatively far from land into the Atlantic. It's beautiful to walk down and back as you get stunning views of Wells Harbor, the beach on either side, and great for bird watching too (we were captivated by some sanderlings!). It's important to be mindful when walking on jetty's though - these big boulders have crevices between them, so "mind the gap"; if the ocean is rough, you might also get soaked from waves crashing against them! Absolutely worth seeing, especially in the shoulder season when it's got that much more serene, humble feeling to it!

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    Jetty Walk - Buoy adventure! 65° at 4:00 pm ... yay!

    Buoy adventure! 65° at 4:00 pm ... yay!

    Jetty Walk - LOVE coming here...

    LOVE coming here...

    Jetty Walk - Gorgeous first day of Fall (even tho Google says it's tomorrow!)

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    Gorgeous first day of Fall (even tho Google says it's tomorrow!)

    Captain Joe's Cruises - Wood Island Sunset

    Captain Joe's Cruises

    5.0(7 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    We had an absolutely fabulous time with Captain Joe over 4th of July weekend. Perfect date night…read moreactivity! Very pleasant ride up the Saco River and back down to the ocean. The views were amazing. Joe was so personable, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We loved learning all the fun facts he had to share with us. Would definitely go again next time we visit Maine.

    The whole package, love, love, love! Joe is probably one the friendliest and knowledgeable people…read morein Maine. As a native he knows a lot of the local history and loves to share it with his passengers. He truly has a passion for boating and entertaining. Joe offers the sweetest boat tours. My boss rented a boat just like this for a corporate event and it was a huge hit! Tips: Fishing poles are provided but let them know about fishing in advance so the best bait can be supplied. There's an emergency bathroom on the boat but a better bathroom to use is at the marina and he's able to make stops. Let him know before you get on if you want to swim and he'll take you to a great swimming spot. I use a floaty in the water because I get nervous and it was fine. The boat fits comfortably four adult guests and five if one guest is a child. The boat ride was quite relaxing. We stayed in the river and only ventured into Saco Bay once Captain Joe determined it was going to be a comfortable for everyone.

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    Captain Joe's Cruises - Wood Island lighthouse

    Wood Island lighthouse

    Captain Joe's Cruises - First Mate Evan captured this shot of a bald eagle by holding his phone up to a pair of binoculars. Neat!

    First Mate Evan captured this shot of a bald eagle by holding his phone up to a pair of binoculars. Neat!

    Captain Joe's Cruises - This snowy egret posed for us!

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    This snowy egret posed for us!

    Rugosa Lobster Tours - Educational crab discussion

    Rugosa Lobster Tours

    4.9(104 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    What great fun! We took the morning tour a few days ago and loved every part of it. We learned a…read morelot about lobsters, met some really nice people, got a terrific boat ride and came away delighted and maybe even a little better educated about the crustaceans. We highly recommend it. More specifically, we took the 75 minute trip with maybe 15 others on a small lobster boat. It was a breezy day and the boat did a fair amount of rockin' and rollin' to the point that one in our party got seasick. The crew quickly got her a pail, she threw up, and all was fine after that. Passengers are given wrist pressure bands on boarding which helps maybe. Our seasick partner confessed afterwards that she also loved the trip in spite of the brief problem. Watching lobsters hauled on board and learning about their habits was fascinating, and Lauren was a wonderful guide for us. We felt safe always, and just had a blast. The boat dock is located directly behind the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, and you'll have to walk through the resort grounds in the back to get to it. We got lost but only briefly. The trip was $49 per person, which we thought was a bargain considering the fun.

    This was such a fun lobster boat ride despite the crummy weather that interrupted the last portion…read moreof our tour. We appreciated the quick actions of the captains getting us back to the marina safely, while still making the tour fun and educational (they were both very friendly and informative). Not only did we learn about lobsters/the lobster industry in Maine, but we also got some background and history surrounding Walker's Point and the Bush family. The parking situation is a little tricky if you've never been. The marina is located behind the Nonantum Resort, which has private parking for resort patrons. You CAN park here even if you're not staying at the Nonantum. Once parked, you'll walk around the back of the property to the marina. The pool for the resort will be directly behind you (surrounded by a white fence). There are also bathrooms just beyond the pool fence (toward the resort and away from the marina) that you can use before or after your tour. We'd definitely do this tour again and I'll be recommending it to friends and family who visit the area.

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    Rugosa Lobster Tours - Learning about lobsters

    Learning about lobsters

    Rugosa Lobster Tours - Lobsters

    Lobsters

    Rugosa Lobster Tours - Lobsters

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    Lobsters

    Saco Bay Stripers - fishing - Updated May 2026

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