Midcoast Charters

05/01/2026

While we've got some new things in store for you, raising the registration prices is not one of them. Keep an eye on our website starting Friday, May 1st- registration opens at midnight.

04/30/2026

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04/23/2026

Things are moving along for this years Bailey Island tournament. Hopefully I’ll get to chase a tuna this year! Last year I just did groundfishing and took some kids fishing locally.

04/19/2026

Last year didn’t go so well for tuna fishing, but I’ve got fingers crossed that we’ll be back to it this year. With some effort and luck we’ll get them on deck.

04/19/2026

A few years ago we came across this deceased whale about 30 miles out. It was surrounded by sharks but they mostly moved off as we got the boat in close for a look. Still managed to get this video of a big blue shark taking a couple bites. You never know what you’ll see!

03/31/2026

What Maine festival do you look forward to every year? What ski mountain do you think has the best slopes in the state? What new local restaurant do you think deserves a shout-out?

Between now and April 12, write in your Maine favorites in as many of this year's 65 categories as you like. We'll put the most nominated entries on a multiple-choice ballot for the final round of our Readers' Choice poll in May! Nominate your faves now at vote.downeast.com. 🗳️

03/25/2026

03/12/2026

Happy (almost) Spring! Now that the snow's melting, we're coming out of hibernation to brush the dust off the scales and get ready for weighing all your fish. Be sure to put it on your calendar- exciting updates coming soon.
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02/18/2026

Starting to think about the water. Looking forward to a new season and hoping the fishing is good.

01/02/2026

Chris McIntire was content. He had made goals — to live on Orr's Island, to fish for a living, to raise a family — and by working hard, he had achieved them. Maybe more than anything else, he wanted to make sure his children could also have the life that satisfied him so much, if they wanted it.