North East Salt Water

5.0

(102 reviews)

47 Wallace Circle, Phippsburg, ME 04562, United States–

+30

+27

North East Salt Water

Phippsburg, ME, United States

–

22 ft

5.0

(102 reviews)

Captain Joe Jerome offers fishing charters out of Phippsburg, ME. Explore the pristine Maine waters from spring though fall.

Our family-friendly fishing trip offers a fun introduction to ocean fishing for beginners, families & kids (ages 7+).

Please note: Due to declining striper population we do not target Striped Bass on our trips.

We will target different inshore species depending on the time of year, including Cod, Pollock and Mackerel, after which we will haul lobster traps.

You’ll be fishing on a 22’ Boston Whaler that accommodates up to 4 guests who must be physically able to stand whilst fishing, and comfortably maneuver around a boat.

Captain Joe covers all of your fishing equipment and licenses. You only need to pack your drinks and snacks for the day and you’re ready to go.

Feel free to reach out with any questions and I look forward to meeting you!

- Capt Joe

Captain Joe Jerome offers fishing charters out of Phippsburg, ME. Explore the pristine Maine waters from spring though fall.

Our family-friendly fishing trip offers a fun introduction to ocean fishing for beginners, families & kids (ages 7+).

Please note: Due to declining striper population we do not target Striped Bass on our trips.

We will target different inshore species depending on the time of year, including Cod, Pollock and Mackerel, after which we will haul lobster traps.

You’ll be fishing on a 22’ Boston Whaler that accommodates up to 4 guests who must be physically able to stand whilst fishing, and comfortably maneuver around a boat.

Captain Joe covers all of your fishing equipment and licenses. You only need to pack your drinks and snacks for the day and you’re ready to go.

Feel free to reach out with any questions and I look forward to meeting you!

- Capt Joe

Captain

Joe Jerome

6 years of experience

ID & credentials verified

responds within an hour

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:

Group Size:

November 2026

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Group Size

2 adults • 0 children

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Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

2 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $375

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $375

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

102 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

98%

Caught fish

All reviews (102)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 102 reviews

Michael Silvia

Rhode Island, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Great Family Fishing Trip!

Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering on October 10, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

My family and I had a wonderful experience on the water. We started off by viewing dozens of harbor and grey seals exiting the harbor. We started fishing about twenty minutes after leaving the dock. My son started catching fish right away! He caught over fifty fish including mackerel, cod, and pollock! Capt. Joe Jerome was fun, kind, and great with kids (description from my son). On the way in we stopped to check five of Capt. Joe’s lobster pots (this was part of the trip). He had my son hook the buoy and help pull up the traps. My son enjoyed the experience immensely. My wife and I loved watching our son smiley all morning having the time of his life on the water. Next time we are in the area we will definitely look to schedule another charter!

Taylor Springer

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

Member since 2023

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Best charter on east coast!

Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering on July 11, 2026 • 2 adults

We reached out to Captain Joe to plan for our anniversary trip and were pleasantly surprised with quick, and responsive communication. Day before trip he provided us with clear directions to his docking area where we were greeted with our choice of prepared tea or coffee before setting off to the bay. Captain Joe educated us of all the local fish species and many methods to have a sucessful day on our way out. So knowledgeable and has a way of making the day interesting for anyone! We immediately were put on to Mackrel, Atlantic Cod, skulcan, and many other species! With Captain Joes help and knowledge we were hauling up Lobster pots and learning how to properly measure and identify them. After an amazing day on the water, Captain Joe treated us with a Lobster caught on the trip! They were delicious. He truly went above and beyond and made it such an amazing trip for us! Highly recomend for any new or even the most experienced of anglers. Captain Joe kept the charter interesting the whole day with his vast knowledge and great personality. Would be an amazing time for kids as well!

Reported catch:

Alex Neilley

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

Member since 2020

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

October fishing trip

Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering on October 5, 2026 • 4 adults

Reported catch:

Brianna Nielsen

Repeat angler

North Dakota, US

Member since 2026

2 trips

5.0

Verified

May fishing trip

Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering on May 3, 2026 • 2 adults

Reported catch:

Laura Madsen

Repeat angler

Maine, US

Member since 2025

3 trips

5.0

Verified

Thank you for an amazing fishing trip Captain Joe!

Saltwater Family Fishing 8am on June 8, 2025 • 4 adults

We booked this charter fishing trip with Captain Joe with great expectations. He met and exceeded our expectations for a day of fun, catching some fish, and enjoying being off the coast of Maine. We caught a boatload of fish, visited seals and enjoyed getting to know about our Captain. It was a birthday gift to Rye and he had a blast! We’ll be back for Striper fishing soon! Our entire family wishes we could give him 10 stars but 5 will have to do for now. Thanks again Captain Joe! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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FAQs about North East Salt Water

What are the trip rates for North East Salt Water?

North East Salt Water offers the following trip to customers:

US $375 per group - Family Bait-Fishing & Lobstering (2 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with North East Salt Water?

When you book a trip with North East Salt Water, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price with North East Salt Water?

Trips booked with North East Salt Water include:

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait (We only use live bait that we have caught on our trip. There is no way to pre purchase live bait in Maine like is typical in other states.)
Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included with the trip.)

What types of fishing does North East Salt Water offer?

North East Salt Water offers the following types of fishing:

Inshore fishing
Nearshore fishing

What fishing techniques does North East Salt Water offer?

North East Salt Water offers the following fishing techniques:

Light tackle
Bottom fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which fish species can I catch with North East Salt Water?

Top targeted fish species with North East Salt Water include:

Cod
Lobster
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Pollock

Your captain

Joe Jerome

Phippsburg, Maine, United States

1 Fishing Report

ID & license verified

102 Customer reviews

Typical response within an hour

Member since March 2021

I am a Registered Maine Guide and hold a Master Captain's License with the United States Coast Guard. I also work for the Basin Oyster Project teaching K-12 groups about our shellfish reef regeneration program. With a lifelong passion for chasing stripers and crabs around the Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Maine, I am a great choice for guiding beginner and intermediate anglers, and leading aquaculture adventures around the rugged islands and shorelines of Maine.

Our Team

Joe J.

Captain

Joe Jerome

Fully verified

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reviews

2021

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The crew

Joe J.

Captain

The fish you can target

Cod

Lobster

Atlantic Mackerel

Pollock

Cod

Lobster

Atlantic Mackerel

Pollock

Real catches by this captain

+1
Red Snapper
Taylor S.4 months ago
We reached out to Captain Joe to plan for our anniversary trip and were pleasantly surprised with quick, and responsive communication. Day before trip he provided us with clear directions to his docking area where we were greeted with our choice of prepared tea or coffee before setting off to the bay. Captain Joe educated us of all the local fish species and many methods to have a sucessful day on our way out. So knowledgeable and has a way of making the day interesting for anyone! We immediately were put on to Mackrel, Atlantic Cod, skulcan, and many other species! With Captain Joes help and knowledge we were hauling up Lobster pots and learning how to properly measure and identify them. After an amazing day on the water, Captain Joe treated us with a Lobster caught on the trip! They were delicious. He truly went above and beyond and made it such an amazing trip for us! Highly recomend for any new or even the most experienced of anglers. Captain Joe kept the charter interesting the whole day with his vast knowledge and great personality. Would be an amazing time for kids as well!
Brianna N.6 months ago
Red Snapper
Aaron V.1 year ago
We had so much fun, and learned a lot about how the North Atlantic marine ecosystem works. It would have been worth the trip for the fishing OR the education, but to get both was something special. Thanks Captain Joe!
Marissa R.1 year ago
We had the best day of our whole vacation on this fishing trip. We caught so many fish and my daughter caught so many different fish that it made the day a blast. The captain provided education throughout! So much fun
Striped Bass
Kharma A.1 year ago
This fishing trip was all we hoped for and more! Amazing captain! Beautiful fishing! And we caught so many fish!! Would rebook this as often as possible.
Striped Bass
Monica S.1 year ago
We had an absolutely incredible experience with this fishing charter! From start to finish, everything was seamless and fun. Captain Joe was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. We caught some amazing fish and made memories we’ll never forget. Highly recommend!!! We will definitely be booking again!
Redfish
Marissa D.1 year ago
Captain Joe was not only knowledgeable about where to catch fish but was incredibly kind. I brought my 3 boys and they had so much fun! He was patient and we caught a ton of fish!
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Laura M.1 year ago
We booked this charter fishing trip with Captain Joe with great expectations. He met and exceeded our expectations for a day of fun, catching some fish, and enjoying being off the coast of Maine. We caught a boatload of fish, visited seals and enjoyed getting to know about our Captain. It was a birthday gift to Rye and he had a blast! We’ll be back for Striper fishing soon! Our entire family wishes we could give him 10 stars but 5 will have to do for now. Thanks again Captain Joe! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Teresa S.1 year ago
We had a wonderful experience. We were expecting some dicy weather and he communicated we with prior to make sure we were comfortable. He was very personable with our kids. We cought fish and got to pull up lobster traps. We would definitely recommend Captain Joe.
Striped Bass
2 years agoCod Season May 1st-31st & September 1st- October 31st Limit 1 fish per person | 23+ inches Striped Bass Season June 1st - October 15th Limit 1 fish per boat* | 28-31 inch slot size Lobster Season Open all summer (except Sundays from June 1-August 31) Limit 5 lobster per boat | 3 1/4-5” carapace length slot size Pollock Season Open all summer No Limit | 12+ inches Mackerel Season Open all summer Limit 20 fish per person | Any size *Please note that due to the continued decline of the Striped Bass population, we are imposing a 1 legal fish per boat maximum on harvesting stripers for the 2025 season. Catch and release is highly encouraged to preserve the health of this fishery.

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Speed boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

22 ft

Year built

2006

Boat manufacturer

Boston Whaler

Boat type

Dual console

Engine model

Yamaha 4-Stroke

1 x 225HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live bait

We only use live bait that we have caught on our trip. There is no way to pre purchase live bait in Maine like is typical in other states.

Fishing license

All fishing licenses are included with the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly

Ages 7+

You keep catch

https://fishingbooker.com/reports/view/92429

Catch and release allowed

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

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

PayPal

Bank transfer

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