Captain Cory LeDuc of Mainely Blue Charters has a quarter of a century of fishing experience and he grew up fishing. Running a professional charter business has always been his dream and he invites you to share that dream with him aboard his 28’ Henriques boat.

The vessel comes powered by twin 200 HP Yanmar engine and features an array of navigational equipment and safety gear. It also has outriggers, downriggers, tuna tubes, a live bait tank, and an ice-box.

It can take you up to 30 miles from the coast in search for that trophy Bluefin Tuna and other deep sea species, or you can stay closer to shore and focus on Striped Bass, Pollock, Halibut, Black Seabass, and others. You can also go after a variety of Sharks, including Blue, Mako, and Porbeagle.

This Tuna catching machine can accommodate up to 6 anglers, but it’s recommended that no more than 4 fishermen go on longer big game trips for maximum comfort. The captain will show you a variety of the most efficient techniques, including trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and even kite fishing!

You’ll be provided with top-notch Penn and Shimano fishing gear, lures, water, and licenses. Live bait is either bought or caught on the way and is included in the price. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet the catch for you to take home, free of charge.

Book a trip with Mainely Blue Charters and get ready to fall in love with the ocean as much as Captain Cory did.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Mac
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    US $400
    This is a great way to get on the water see the sights and catch a few Mackerel. The fuel surcharge includes half the cost of fuel burned. 4 adults and 2 kids max
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Striped Bass afternoon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
    US $700
    A half day trip is an inshore Mackerel and Striped Bass trip. It's great for families and kids. Fuel surcharge. Half the cost of fuel burned. 4 people max
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Cod
    Cod
    Pollock
    Pollock
  • Private trip
    Striped Bass morning
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
    US $700
    A half day trip is an inshore Mackerel and Striped Bass trip. It's great for families and kids. You can also ask the captain about a later start time for your trip. The fuel surcharge includes half the cost of fuel burned. 4 people max
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Cod
    Cod
    Pollock
    Pollock
  • Private trip
    3/4 day- Ground Fish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
    US $1,150
    The 6-hour trip is one of the most popular trips that Mainely Blue Charters offers. It gives you just the right amount of time on the ocean. Time flies when you're having fun battling Shark, Haddock, Pollock, and other incredible species. Fuel surcharge. Half the cost of fuel burned. 4 people max
    Targeted fish
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Haddock
    Haddock
    Whiting
    Whiting
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FAQs about Mainely Blue Charters

Mainely Blue Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Mac (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Striped Bass afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Striped Bass morning (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 3/4 day- Ground Fish (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Mainely Blue Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean head in cabin.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Tuna tower great for seeing the sites
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Mainely Blue Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Either bought or caught on the way)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will filet and bag your catch)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate ( Our mates work for tips. Customary is 20% )
  • Fishing License

Mainely Blue Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 30 miles)

Mainely Blue Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing (Always available, gear provided)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mainely Blue Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Haddock
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Whiting

Meet the Charter Operator

Mainely Blue Charters
South Portland, Maine, United States
ID & license verified
86 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2018
Captain Cory LeDuc, owner and operator of Mainely Blue Charters is a USCG Captain and registered Maine Guide. Captain Cory has 25 years of fishing under his belt. He grew up fishing in the Florida keys and on Lake Champlain with his Dad, Captain Ron LeDuc. Captain Cory’s experience comes from running the back of his dads charter boat for the last 12 years, where he not only honed his fishing skills but has learned that charter fishing is as much catching fish as taking care of the customers. Captain Cory will work as hard as anyone can to catch fish and have fun doing it. If you want to experience what the Gulf of Maine has to offer then book a trip with Mainely Blue today.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Haddock Haddock
Pollock Pollock

Boat specs

Henriques (Sportfishing) originally built in 2002. Powered by 2 200HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 30 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Always available, gear provided
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Clean head in cabin.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Tuna tower great for seeing the sites
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
Either bought or caught on the way
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will filet and bag your catch
Drinks
Water
First Mate
Our mates work for tips. Customary is 20%
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (103)
Family fishing
Family fishing
Family fishing
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Angler rating
79
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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VERN B.
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Our first time out!

VERIFIED   3/4 day- Ground Fish on September 27, 2023
Captian Cory and Drew, his right hand man were friendly and helpful and knowledgeable.  Our first time out we were not sure...
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Allison L.
Stow, ME
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Sooooo recommend!!!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Mac on August 23, 2023
This was a trip of a lifetime. I dint know how to work fish and these guys put us on fish and made our morning!!! We caught...
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Evelyn N.
Biddeford, ME
Excellent
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Great half day fishing

VERIFIED   Striped Bass afternoon on June 21, 2023
Our family of 4 had a great time fishing.  It had been cold and rainy all week and we caught a nice weather day.  The boat...
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Natalie A.
Excellent
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Family fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Mac on October 10, 2023
Captain Cory was AWESOME with our young boys (almost 2, 5, & 7). He was super chill, let them explore the boat, helped them...
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Larry C.
Bangor, Maine
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Tuna trip with captain cody

VERIFIED   BLUEFIN TUNA – Tuna 2 people max on August 5, 2023
This trip was amazing to say the least. Can’t say enough about the experience. What a great time!! If you don’t book with...
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