Maine Fly Guide 

5.0
(19 reviews)
 Auburn, Auburn, ME 04210, United States–

Maine Fly Guide 

Auburn, ME, United States
–
18 ft
3
5.0
(19 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

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
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)
American 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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Rating

5.0
19 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (22)

Reviews (19)

  • 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, 2025 • 2 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.

  • Mark Estes
    Mark Estes
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Time

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on July 14, 2025 • 3 adults

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

  • Ardie Wardell
    Ardie Wardell
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Spectacular guide

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on September 27, 2023 • 2 adults

    Brandon could not have been more professional or knowledgeable of the River and current fishing conditions. Have been on numerous guided fishing trips all over the United States and I would rated Brandon as one of the best of the best. Caught over 30 small mouth bass in just a few hours. Highly recommend Brandon as your next Maine fishing guide!

  • Paul Kaster
    Paul Kaster
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    5 Hour Trip

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on August 23, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I've fished all over the country and you'll be very glad you booked a trip with Capt. Brandon. He's a very knowledgeable guide with a genuine passion for his home waters. We easily caught over 40 smallmouth bass in the first two hours of the trip. My wife who hasn't fished in some time thoroughly enjoyed herself. Thanks again

  • Jordan Cox
    Jordan Cox
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Tons of Smallies!

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on August 15, 2024 • 2 adults

    Brandon does a great job putting you on a good time. Equipment and fishery were nice. My wife and I had a great time!

  • Stan Smith
    Stan Smith
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    40 inch pike.

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on June 6, 2024 • 1 adult

    Had a great day catching smallies and a bonus fish a 40 inch pike awesome day.

  • Scot Mcguire
    Scot Mcguire
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guide

    8hr Androscoggin River (smb + Pike) on October 28, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had a blast, even though it was a tough time of year to catch small mouth, we did well. Our two big fish were 17.5” and 18.5” Recommend our guide to anyone!

  • Thorne Butler
    Thorne Butler
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A perfect day in every way.

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) - 12:00 PM on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Brandon Bichrest took us to all the sweet spots and between my daughter, her boyfriend and me, we caught about 30 small mouth bass, the largest 16”, 2 lbs. A beautiful day on the Androscoggin, Had the river all to ourselves. Saw great blue heron, osprey, and flying directly overhead, a bald eagle.

  • Steve  Young
    Steve Young
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Brandon

    4hr Androscoggin River (Smb + Pike) on July 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    Caught a crazy amount of fish!

  • 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, 2025 • 2 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!!!

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
Auburn, Maine, United States
2 Fishing Reports
20 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.
Brandon Bichrest
Brandon Bichrest
2
reports
20
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
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

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers discussing fishing techniques while seated inside a boat on a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery.
    Christie B.
    Christie B.
    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.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Mark E.
    Mark E.
    Brandon is a gracious and very knowledgeable guide. We had a wonderful time.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a serene natural backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Jordan C.
    Jordan C.
    Brandon does a great job putting you on a good time. Equipment and fishery were nice. My wife and I had a great time!
  • Adult angler holding a smallmouth bass aboard a boat on a wooded freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Smallmouth Bass
    Stan S.
    Stan S.
    Had a great day catching smallies and a bonus fish a 40 inch pike awesome day.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Northern Pike while fishing on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Northern Pike
    Drift boat spin fishing on the Androscoggin river we caught 20+ smallmouth bass and 1 large northern pike
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing from a boat in a serene river setting surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Scot M.
    Scot M.
    We had a blast, even though it was a tough time of year to catch small mouth, we did well. Our two big fish were 17.5” and 18.5” Recommend our guide to anyone!
  • Calm wooded riverbank and tree reflections viewed from the water, with no visible fish, anglers, or clear boat feature.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Ardie W.
    Ardie W.
    Brandon could not have been more professional or knowledgeable of the River and current fishing conditions. Have been on numerous guided fishing trips all over the United States and I would rated Brandon as one of the best of the best. Caught over 30 small mouth bass in just a few hours. Highly recommend Brandon as your next Maine fishing guide!
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding largemouth bass aboard a small boat on a tree-lined river.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Paul K.
    Paul K.
    I've fished all over the country and you'll be very glad you booked a trip with Capt. Brandon. He's a very knowledgeable guide with a genuine passion for his home waters. We easily caught over 40 smallmouth bass in the first two hours of the trip. My wife who hasn't fished in some time thoroughly enjoyed herself. Thanks again
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat in a scenic freshwater environment.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Float and fish 5-10 miles on the Androscoggin river in our comfortable drift boat Fly fishing or spin fishing Low water or high water i will put you on the fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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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