Champagne Charter Co
+19Champagne Charter Co. invites you to join Captain Brendan Champagne for an exciting day of inshore saltwater fishing in Maine’s beautiful Casco Bay! As a Maine native and fishing fin-atic, Brendan is highly experienced and extremely effective at putting you on the fish and enticing the bite!
Brendan’s boat is a 19’ Sundance center console that’s powered by a 90 HP Yamaha engine. It’s got enough room for up to 3 prospective anglers, making it a great option for bringing some friends along. Along with all the necessary safety and navigation gear needed for a productive trip, it’s also equipped with a wireless trolling motor - great when you need to run silent.
Champagne Charter Co. offers a variety of fishing packages, including full day, half day and evening trips. Captain Brendan specializes in Striped Bass fishing and his fishing tactics are strategically chosen for each trip based on trends, tides, and weather. He is very confident in providing a memorable fishing experience, whether you are an avid angler (spin or fly) or a first-time fisherman.
Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of a given trip, along with complimentary drinks and snacks. All you need to bring is a pair of sunglasses and some sunscreen, and you’re all set to catch the fish of a lifetime!
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Brendan Champagne
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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Falmouth, Maine
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Half Day Trip with Capt Brendan
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2019
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our fishing experience with Capt Brendan Champagne. He checked in on us ahead of time to inform us what we would need to bring and even asked if we would be interested to advance the start time of our charter by several hours to align with the striper’s local feeding behavior. We really enjoyed Brendan. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and an absolute joy to spend the trip with. You can’t go wrong. And yes we caught A LOT of striped bass (about 2 dozen total) but since we weren’t staying we released everything we caught. Thanks Brendan for a great experience!
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our fishing experience with Capt Brendan Champagne. He checked in on us ahead of time to inform us what we would need to bring and even asked if we would be interested to advance the start time of our charter by several hours to align with the striper’s local feeding behavior. We really enjoyed Brendan. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and an absolute joy to spend the trip with. You can’t go wrong. And yes we caught A LOT of striped bass (about 2 dozen...
Worcester, MA
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Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2018
Excellent experience! Brandan was awesome from the beginning. He called the day before asking if we would want to come an hour earlier because the morning bite was good, so we did. As soon as we got to his first spot, we started catching fish, we caught a lot in the 18 to 22 inch range to start, all using artificial lures. We caught enough fish that we tried switching it up just to have fun, I tried some top water fishing and had some fish hit but never hooked up, while our friend tried some flies that branden hand tied. He caught his first ever striper on a fly rod and branden even let him keep the fly! After we were set fishing for the smaller fish, we went and grabbed some live bait and hit some other spots looking for bigger fish. Unfortunately we didn't land and slobs, but we got a couple over 24 inches and had some big ones get off. The action was pretty good beginning to end and I have nothing bad to say about the trip.
Excellent experience! Brandan was awesome from the beginning. He called the day before asking if we would want to come an hour earlier because the morning bite was good, so we did. As soon as we got to his first spot, we started catching fish, we caught a lot in the 18 to 22 inch range to start, all using artificial lures. We caught enough fish that we tried switching it up just to have fun, I tried some top water fishing and had some fish hit but never hooked up, while our friend tried some...
United States
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Half day trip with Brandon
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2021
Not just a great fishing experience but a great education on fishing for strippers. I learned a lot and caught lots of fish
Not just a great fishing experience but a great education on fishing for strippers. I learned a lot and caught lots of fish
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August fishing trip
Special 5 hour trip for Rick Bonfiglio on August 6, 2021
Biddeford, Maine
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Half day morning with Champagne Charters
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2019
Our half day trip with Brendan was outstanding!! We caught fish all morning, on lures, flies, and live bait. This was my second year going with Champagne Charters and I am convinced he’s the best. Great fishing, great conversation, and we learned more about fishing stripers. Highly recommend him!!
Our half day trip with Brendan was outstanding!! We caught fish all morning, on lures, flies, and live bait. This was my second year going with Champagne Charters and I am convinced he’s the best. Great fishing, great conversation, and we learned more about fishing stripers. Highly recommend him!!
FAQs about Champagne Charter Co
What are the trip rates for Champagne Charter Co?
Champagne Charter Co offers the following trips to customers:
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Champagne Charter Co?
When you book a trip with Champagne Charter Co, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Champagne Charter Co?
Trips booked with Champagne Charter Co include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Snacks
- Drinks (Soft plastic)
- Fishing License
- Lunch (Turkey sandwiches)
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Champagne Charter Co offer?
Champagne Charter Co offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Champagne Charter Co offer?
Champagne Charter Co offers the following fishing technique:
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Champagne Charter Co?
Top targeted fish species with Champagne Charter Co include:
- Bass (Striped)
Your captain
Freeport, Maine, United States
Captain Brendan Champagne has been fishing his whole life, and there's hardly anything he'd rather do instead. There's nothing he likes more than being outdoors, rod in hand, and catching some big fish. He's always ready and willing to share some of his trips and tricks with guests who are eager to learn.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Fly Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Snacks
Drinks
Soft plastic
Fishing License
Lunch
Turkey sandwiches
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Checks