Maine Fly Guide 

5.0/5 (17 reviews)
 Auburn, Auburn, ME 04210, United States

Maine Fly Guide 

Auburn, ME, United States
18 ft
3
5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Maine Fly Guide invites you to visit the Androscoggin river in Maine. Your guide will be Captain Brandon Bichrest, a seasoned angler who's spent his whole life fishing the river and who can take you to its best spots. The captain will do his best to introduce you to the river's beauty and to make your trip as productive as possible. Hop aboard and spend a lovely day fishing, spin casting or fly fishing!

Your adventure takes place on a 18' stealthcraft Power drift jet boat, It can accommodate up to 3 anglers and will safely take you to Androscoggin's best fishing spots. Also, the boat is kid-friendly, meaning you can bring your young ones and enjoy a lovely family day on the river.

You and the captain will target Smallmouth Bass. Using light tackle, you can spin fish or fly fish.
If you want to keep a fish, be sure to inform the captain before the trip.

Captain Brandon will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, fly fishing gear. bring food ir snacks before you step aboard and also make sure to have valid fishing licenses.

Maine Fly Guide and Captain Brandon are waiting for you, join in and have a lovely day on the water!

Maine Fly Guide invites you to visit the Androscoggin river in Maine. Your guide will be Captain Brandon Bichrest, a seasoned angler who's spent his whole life fishing the river and who can take you to its best spots. The captain will do his best to introduce you to the river's beauty and to make your trip as productive as possible. Hop aboard and spend a lovely day fishing, spin casting or fly fishing!

Your adventure takes place on a 18' stealthcraft Power drift jet boat, It can accommodate up to 3 anglers and will safely take you to Androscoggin's best fishing spots. Also, the boat is kid-friendly, meaning you can bring your young ones and enjoy a lovely family day on the river.

You and the captain will target Smallmouth Bass. Using light tackle, you can spin fish or fly fish.
If you want to keep a fish, be sure to inform the captain before the trip.

Captain Brandon will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, fly fishing gear. bring food ir snacks before you step aboard and also make sure to have valid fishing licenses.

Maine Fly Guide and Captain Brandon are waiting for you, join in and have a lovely day on the water!

Brandon Bichrest
Captain
Brandon Bichrest
11 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 1
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Kennebec river (Shad + Stripers)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 30
Bass (Striped)
Shad
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
8hr Androscoggin River (smb + Pike)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 1
Pike (Northern)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
8hr Androscoggin river (Smb only)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 1
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
17 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Philip Millette
Philip Millette
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
An excellent Maine Guide!
kennebec river Trout and Salmon on October 6, 20252 adults

Brandon did a great job putting us on fish, even though the fishing conditions weren’t perfect for the fish. I caught my first fish in less the five minutes once we started fishing. On a 3 day Kennebec River trip we caught some beautiful Rainbow & Brown trout, a Salmon, several Smallmouth Bass, & a few Creek Chub. Brandon is very knowledgeable about most everything fishing and he’s professional but personable. We had a great time talking with Brandon and picking his brain about fishing. I will definitely be fishing with the “Maine Fly Guide” again. Thanks for the great trip!!!

Brandon Bichrest
Response from Captain

thanks I hope yoi enjoy your camp and find some great hidden fishing spots near by!!

Christie Bloomberg
Christie Bloomberg
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Brandon is the best guide my husband has ever hired over his 61 years of fishing all over the world.
kennebec river Trout and Salmon on August 19, 20252 adults

Captain Brandon was the best guide my husband has ever hired. He’s been fishing for 61 years and has hired many guides. I’m a novice, but Brandon was knowledgeable, respectful of the environment, interesting, helpful, and funny. We both learned a lot. He was gentle with the fish as he unhooked and released them. With the fish we kept, he quickly killed them, which we appreciated. We wanted to fish and keep the fish we could legally. Brandon respected this and took us to a lake that allowed it. He met us at a lake 1.5 hours from his house to accommodate this. A few days before our fishing expedition, Brandon contacted me to let me know that the daytime temperatures were high, which would affect the fishing and our ability to catch fish. We opted to fish anyway, and this left a great impression on us because we really appreciated his honesty. He has great equipment and a customized, comfortable boat. He designed his boat and had it built by a company in Minnesota, I think. The boat has a great layout, is roomy, easy to walk around, has comfortable swivel seats, and has a rail rod at either end. We’re vacationing, but we hope to come back and hire him again. If you want a great experience, Captain Brandon is your guy. I can’t say enough good things about him.

Steve Carpenter
Steve Carpenter
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water
4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on July 19, 20252 adults

Brandon was an awesome guide. His knowledge of the river was outstanding. It was a short jog to where we would be fishing. We had the whole place to oursevles. He put us on the fish early and we were catching consistently. I would book again.

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Eugene Bukont
Eugene Bukont
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Another fun trip with Brandon!
4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on June 19, 20253 adults

Second time we have done the river float with Brandon and we had a great time. No complaints. Quality guide with good equipment and a good attitude. My son and his friend had fun and are looking forward to doing it again next time we are in town. I would highly recommend giving Brandon a try and having some fun!

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Mark Estes
Mark Estes
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Excellent Time
4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on July 14, 20253 adults

Brandon is a gracious and very knowledgeable guide. We had a wonderful time.

FAQs about Maine Fly Guide

Maine Fly Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - 4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Kennebec river (Shad + Stripers) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Kennebec river (Shad + Stripers) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 8hr Androscoggin River (smb + Pike) (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 8hr Androscoggin river (Smb only) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Maine Fly Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Maine Fly Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fly fishing equipment
Maine Fly Guide offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing
Maine Fly Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Maine Fly Guide include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Pike (Northern)

Your captain

Brandon Bichrest
Brandon Bichrest
Brandon Bichrest

Auburn, Maine, United States

2 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022

Captain Brandon has been fishing the Androscoggin River since he was a child. He knows the river like the back of his hand and will be happy to introduce you to its natural beauty and rich fishery.

2 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022

Captain Brandon has been fishing the Androscoggin River since he was a child. He knows the river like the back of his hand and will be happy to introduce you to its natural beauty and rich fishery.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Stealth craft
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 40HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

More details

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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