GQ Charters 

5.0/5 (91 reviews)
 Bay Avenue 5, Saco, ME 04072, United States

GQ Charters 

Saco, ME, United States
28 ft
6
5.0/5 (91 reviews)

Spend the day with GQ Charters and find out what the fishing in Saco is all about! Your guide for the day is Captain Eric, which allows you to benefit from years of angling experience.

The fish in these waters include Striped Bass, Haddock, Cod, Blue Shark, Mako Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Pollock, Bluefish, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 28' Hydra-Sports center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

If you have any questions about fishing with GQ Charters, you can send Capt. Eric a message down below.

Spend the day with GQ Charters and find out what the fishing in Saco is all about! Your guide for the day is Captain Eric, which allows you to benefit from years of angling experience.

The fish in these waters include Striped Bass, Haddock, Cod, Blue Shark, Mako Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Pollock, Bluefish, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 28' Hydra-Sports center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

If you have any questions about fishing with GQ Charters, you can send Capt. Eric a message down below.

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June 2026
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Number of days
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2 adults • 0 children
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2 Hour Trip – Kids
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
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May 15 - Oct 4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Lobster Trap Pull
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
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May 15 - Oct 4 (Wed, Sat)
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip - Stripers Memorial Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
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May 24 - May 27 (Mon)
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Early Season Striper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
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May 15 - Jun 22 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip - Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
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Jun 22 - Oct 4
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Early Season Striper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 22 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 22 - Oct 4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Oct 4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Ground Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 9 - Jun 20 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (150)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Cody Bird
Cody Bird
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent trip, excellent captain!
4 Hour Trip - Striped Bass on June 26, 20263 adults

Our charter with Captain Eric was the highlight of our Maine trip. Despite a slow start, Captain Eric kept us on the prowl and even stayed out an extra 45 minutes to make sure everyone on the boat was able to catch a Striped Bass. Captain Eric himself was friendly, knowledgable, and skilled, making sure we got the most out of our time on the water. We highly recommend working with GQ Charters!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jennifer Madore
Jennifer Madore
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Good trip
4 Hour Trip - Striped Bass - 12:00 PM on June 22, 20266 adults

Eric was a great hospitable host! We caught some mackerel but despite the captains best efforts the stripers eluded us. Some days are like that! The boat was clean and the conditions comfortable with six passengers. I would definitely book again. It was good family time regardless of the outcome. We packed snacks and there were beverages on board. Bonus was getting to see a seal on our trip!

Tasha Humphreys
Tasha Humphreys
us
Vermont, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
8 hr Shark Fishing Trip
8 Hour Trip – Sharks on August 2, 20254 adults

We had an incredible experience on our recent 8-hour shark fishing charter! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Captain Erik was fantastic, laid back, friendly, polite, and so easy to talk to. He made everyone feel welcome and at ease. The boat itself was beautiful, clean, and well-stocked with snacks and drinks, which was such a nice touch. We caught both fish and shark, which made the day even more exciting. It was a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. This trip was such a memorable experience for our whole family, we’re already talking about booking again next year. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, well-run fishing charter. We’ll definitely be back! See you next time ~ The Humphreys

Reported catch:
Blue Shark
Thresher Shark
Nicole Hasenfus
Nicole Hasenfus
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
So fun! Kids loved it!
4 Hour Trip - Striped Bass - 12:00 PM on June 28, 20262 adults3 children

Our kids had a wonderful experience on thr ocean catching mackrel and a striper bass! They cannot wait until our next trip! Highly recommended! Captain was so good with our kids - very understanding, answered all their questions, and kept them busy/intrigued the entire time!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain

Thank you, NIcole. Looking forward to next time!

Anna Brown
Anna Brown
Repeat angler
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Ohio, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
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New
Great trip!!
4 Hour Trip – Early Season Striper - 12:00 PM on June 17, 20265 adults

we caught mackerel ise for bait and tuen a huge striped bass that was the highlight of the trip. The captain was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of fishing tips to my sons and nephew to help them after we left the charter. We will definitely be back to see Captain Eric.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass

FAQs about GQ Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Hydra-Sports
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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