14 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME, United States
Tuna Maine Charters has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Coastal Maine. With Captain Nick at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable guide who recently retired from the US Coast Guard with 32 years of experience.
These waters hold big game fish like Giant Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Blue Shark, Mako Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Haddock, and more.
Your vessel for the day is a 35’ Downeast with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed but we ask that you avoid glass bottles.
Tuna Maine Charters will make it easy for you to go Deep Sea Fishing in South Portland. So, how about booking that trip?
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
17
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0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews
Showing: 5 of 18 reviews
Ashley Beaulieu
5.0
Verified
Beautiful day!
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on August 13, 2025 • 2 adults
We had an incredible day out on the water with Captain Nick! Even though we didn’t catch the shark we were hoping for, he made the trip unforgettable. He took the time to show us around, shared his knowledge of the area, and pointed out wildlife we never would’ve spotted on our own - including a beautiful osprey family with babies!
We even got to catch lobster, which was such a fun and unexpected highlight! His professionalism, friendliness, and passion for what he does really shine through. You can tell he genuinely loves giving people a memorable experience.
If you’re thinking about booking a fishing trip, I highly recommend going with Captain Nick. You’ll walk away with great memories - and MAYBE even dinner! 🦞
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Gregory Urfrig
5.0
Verified
Great family day!
Family Fun Day On The Water on August 4, 2025 • 1 adult • 2 children
Captain Nick was awesome. He’s a retired captain from the coast guard, so safety was zero concern. The day was great. We caught bait fish, then got some larger striped bass.
After we checked some lobster traps. Great haul. I wish we could have cooked it or shipped it, but tonight didn’t work out for us.
Lots of fun, we kicked out with perfect weather.
Captain nick was really helpful and informative. Fun day!
Reported catch:
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MacKenzie Pyburn
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on July 19, 2025 • 3 adults
Our trip with Capitan Nick was fantastic! He got us on the fish all day, there was at least one of us reeling in at least every 10 minutes, but often we would all hook at the same time. We made the other boats jealous! Capitan Nick was knowledgeable about the area and wild life, we even got to see some large sun fish!! I would definitely reccomend this trip for anybody who wants to catch some fish in the Gulf of Maine!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thanks for the review Mackenzie, it was really great spending the day with you guys. You have me pumped for going to watch my first rodeo.
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Dan Raddant
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on June 16, 2025 • 2 adults
We went on the all day trip. We caught plenty of Haddock, Pollock and Cod. A school of Mackerel came through for about a half hour that filled every hook (obviously not keeper fish but it was fun to reel in 4-5 at a time. We even had a shark on for a while. The captain was great, helping to make the experience as good as possible. I would recommend this trip.
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Fun day on the water with you guys, thanks for the review.
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Randy Morse
5.0
Verified
Fun Day of Catching Fish
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on July 9, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time catching fish and seeing the scenic coast. Captain Nick is knowledgeable and wants you to catch fish. The boat is perfect for a day on the water.
Randy M.
0
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Family Fun Day On The Water
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Tuna Tournament Special
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
24 Hr trip – Tuna/Shark/Ground fish
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
24 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 AM
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
17
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews
Showing: 5 of 18 reviews
Ashley Beaulieu
5.0
Verified
Beautiful day!
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on August 13, 2025 • 2 adults
We had an incredible day out on the water with Captain Nick! Even though we didn’t catch the shark we were hoping for, he made the trip unforgettable. He took the time to show us around, shared his knowledge of the area, and pointed out wildlife we never would’ve spotted on our own - including a beautiful osprey family with babies!
We even got to catch lobster, which was such a fun and unexpected highlight! His professionalism, friendliness, and passion for what he does really shine through. You can tell he genuinely loves giving people a memorable experience.
If you’re thinking about booking a fishing trip, I highly recommend going with Captain Nick. You’ll walk away with great memories - and MAYBE even dinner! 🦞
0
Gregory Urfrig
5.0
Verified
Great family day!
Family Fun Day On The Water on August 4, 2025 • 1 adult • 2 children
Captain Nick was awesome. He’s a retired captain from the coast guard, so safety was zero concern. The day was great. We caught bait fish, then got some larger striped bass.
After we checked some lobster traps. Great haul. I wish we could have cooked it or shipped it, but tonight didn’t work out for us.
Lots of fun, we kicked out with perfect weather.
Captain nick was really helpful and informative. Fun day!
Reported catch:
0
MacKenzie Pyburn
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on July 19, 2025 • 3 adults
Our trip with Capitan Nick was fantastic! He got us on the fish all day, there was at least one of us reeling in at least every 10 minutes, but often we would all hook at the same time. We made the other boats jealous! Capitan Nick was knowledgeable about the area and wild life, we even got to see some large sun fish!! I would definitely reccomend this trip for anybody who wants to catch some fish in the Gulf of Maine!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thanks for the review Mackenzie, it was really great spending the day with you guys. You have me pumped for going to watch my first rodeo.
0
Dan Raddant
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on June 16, 2025 • 2 adults
We went on the all day trip. We caught plenty of Haddock, Pollock and Cod. A school of Mackerel came through for about a half hour that filled every hook (obviously not keeper fish but it was fun to reel in 4-5 at a time. We even had a shark on for a while. The captain was great, helping to make the experience as good as possible. I would recommend this trip.
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Fun day on the water with you guys, thanks for the review.
1
Randy Morse
5.0
Verified
Fun Day of Catching Fish
8-12 Hr Trip – Shark/Ground Fishing on July 9, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time catching fish and seeing the scenic coast. Captain Nick is knowledgeable and wants you to catch fish. The boat is perfect for a day on the water.
Randy M.
0
FAQs about Tuna Maine Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisersCapacity
3 personsBoat length
35 ftYear built
1980Restored in
2022Boat manufacturer
Bruno StillmanBoat type
DowneastEngine model
CATPowered by
1 x 375HPMax cruising speed
15 knots