The Struggle Is Reel Charters

If you’re in the market for a day to remember, look no further than The Struggle Is Reel Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Chris, giving you access to years of professional experience.

Cod, Haddock, Blue Shark, Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Bass, Bluefin Tuna, Thresher Shark, Lobster, Mako Shark, Porbeagle Shark, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right.

You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your adventure begins aboard a 27’ Bayliner offshore sport fishing vessel with room for 4 passengers 3 is ideal. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.
Capt. Chris will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with The Struggle Is Reel Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Lobster Tour
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $300
    These take place in the evenings. Generally 6-8 pm. Maine has a rich tradition of lobstering. Come learn about this species and fishery. This is a great family activity.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 12 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Striper: Come test the tackle and your grit against Maine’s number 1 inshore game fish. We start out catching baitfish. Then move on to battling Stripers. And then end up checking Lobster traps on the way in (Saturdays only).
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,150
    Shark: This is our specialty. We love introducing anglers to big game fishing in Maine. We have lots of toothy critters in these waters. We average several sharks per trip, with many in the 200-300lb range. These only run on weekends July 1- September 10, so book early.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Shark (Porbeagle)
    Porbeagle Shark
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    Tuna: We run a limited number of tuna trips per summer. Mostly targeting recreational-sized fish after the commercial quota is full.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Shark (Porbeagle)
    Porbeagle Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kim S.
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Both Relaxing and Exciting

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on August 4, 2024
Just couldn’t have asked for a better day. Captain Eric was great. He gave us clear guidance, and was patient, attentive...
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Lawrence T.
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Thank you, Struggle is Reel Charters, for an unforgettable experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on July 5, 2024
We recently had the most incredible experience with Struggle is Reel Charters out of Saco, Maine. Captain Chris and First Mate...
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Shauna M.
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8/3/24 Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on August 3, 2024
I want to thank both you and the First Mate for an awesome day/trip for my husband and two boys. They had a blast!!! Talked...
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Cheryl P.
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Great day on the water.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing on June 29, 2024
Raining and no fish (but a few lobsters), but still a great day on the water with our family. Captain Chris and Mate Matt...
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Paul G.
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Struggled for real

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on July 27, 2024
It was a slow bite, but the the crew put in the work to get us on the fish.  Got 2 sharks including one on the last set. ...
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FAQs about The Struggle Is Reel Charters

The Struggle Is Reel Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Lobster Tour (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Striper Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with The Struggle Is Reel Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Tuna Tubes

Trips booked with The Struggle Is Reel Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

The Struggle Is Reel Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

The Struggle Is Reel Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with The Struggle Is Reel Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cod
  • Haddock
  • Lobster
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Chris Cobbett
Saco, Maine, United States
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14 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2023
Chris is an avid outdoorsman. He holds a Master Captain's license and is a Registered Maine Guide. Chris grew up in the woods and on the waters of Maine. He enjoys sharing the best inshore and offshore fishing the state has to offer with fishermen of all experience levels.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Cod Cod
Haddock Haddock
Lobster Lobster

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Tuna Tubes

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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