Lucy B Charters 

4.9/5 (128 reviews)
 231 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

Lucy B Charters 

South Portland, ME, United States
29 ft
6
4.9/5 (128 reviews)

Book your next trip with Lucy B Charters and find out what the fishing in Portland is all about.

Around here the fishing is popular for Striped Bass, Atlantic Mackerel, Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Blue Shark, Thresher Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Mako Shark, Bluefin Tuna, Black Seabass, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a Phoenix 29 Sportfish with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Chris has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Lucy B Charters.

Book your next trip with Lucy B Charters and find out what the fishing in Portland is all about.

Around here the fishing is popular for Striped Bass, Atlantic Mackerel, Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Blue Shark, Thresher Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Mako Shark, Bluefin Tuna, Black Seabass, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a Phoenix 29 Sportfish with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Chris has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Lucy B Charters.

Christopher Colby
Captain
Christopher Colby
31 years of experience
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2 Hour Trip – Lobster
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Lobster
US $375
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Mackerel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15
Mackerel (Atlantic)
US $375
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Combo – Lobster & Mackerel
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Lobster
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15
Bass (Striped)
Cod
Pollock
Sculpin
+1
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15
Bass (Striped)
Cod
Pollock
Sculpin
+2
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
Cod
Pollock
Haddock
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
18 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
18 hour trip starts at 12:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Sep 15
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
128 reviews
4.9
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
86%
Caught fish

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Austin Musland
Austin Musland
us
North Dakota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We hammered mackerel!!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 13, 20262 adults

The day started out super overcast and rainy. Captain Chris called and offered to cancel with a full refund. My wife and I were determined to go ocean fishing, so we told him lets go! We settled in to catch mackerel and we hammered them! Sometimes 3 or 4 at a time! Although we didn’t get any striped bass, Chris was willing to move around and try new areas to improve our success odds. Great and friendly captain, would highly recommend a trip aboard the Lucy B!

Reported catch:
Atlantic Mackerel
Carolann Ibrahim
Carolann Ibrahim
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Chris is Fantastic!!!
2 Hour Trip – Mackerel - 4:00 PM on August 19, 20262 adults2 children

His calm and professional manner made our first sea fishing adventure a dream! I couldnt have been happier with our experience. To see my son light up with glee when he was getting fish after fish will be a core memory for years to come. He was willing to explain every detail, had the rigs pre set and ready to fish. My son loves to ask questions and Captain Chris delivered informative responses with joy and passion for his line of work.

Reported catch:
Atlantic Mackerel
Thomas Slabach
Thomas Slabach
Repeat angler
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Chris is Great
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 28, 20262 adults

Captain Chris was a wonderful captain. He knows the area, what’s biting, and he’ll let you know and give options to meet you where you’re at depending on what experience you’re looking for. We booked a 2h trip and a 4h trip over 2 days. Both were great. The 2h trip went quick, but we caught fish and my son had a great time. The next day we did a mix of hauling lobster traps and mackerel jigging. Both were productive and educational. We pivoted and tried different techniques at his recommendation with success. It was great! Chris was great. I’d definitely book with him again next time I’m in Portland!

Reported catch:
Atlantic Mackerel
Trevor Morin
Trevor Morin
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM on July 25, 20262 adults2 children

Captain chris met us at the boat with a great friendly attitude. He explained how the fishing had been, not great lately, and gave us options to rebook or give it a shot. It was a perfect day on the water so we gave it a shot and Captain Chris did his best to put it over fish and despite it being a really poor fishing day, we did manage to pull in a few mackerel, which was a lot of fun. We then scooted over to do some bottom Fishing and unfortunately struck out, but again he told us stories and gave us some navigation highlights as we went to the fishing spot, and was super great with the kids and very patient overall. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend Captain Chris and the Lucy B !

Reported catch:
Atlantic Mackerel
Jennifer Mendenhall
Jennifer Mendenhall
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day on the Water
2 Hour Trip – Mackerel - 4:00 PM on June 29, 20264 adults

my family and I booked a fishing excursion on the Lucy B with Captain Chris. We did the two hour mackerel fishing trip at 4 PM. The weather was absolutely perfect. Chris shared a lot of history about the area, the forts, the lighthouses. Unfortunately, the fish were not biting, but it was certainly not due to lack of effort on Captain Chris’s part. He moved his numerous times trying to find where the school of mackerel may be. We just happen to be right at low tide, which apparently often impacts fishing. My son was a little disappointed, not to have caught anything, but it’s called fishing not catching… I think two hours was the perfect amount of time. Would definitely do again! 

FAQs about Lucy B Charters

Lucy B Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Lobster (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Mackerel (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Mackerel - 1:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Mackerel - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Mackerel - 7:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 4 Hour Combo – Lobster & Mackerel (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 18 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing (18 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lucy B Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The fishing vessel Lucy B's toilet is a Raritan PHEII porcelain electric flush marine toilet, located within the Lucy B's private, Spanish Cedar finished bathroom, with hot and cold running water and plush cotton hand towels.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lucy B Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing for live bait is often part of Striper trips and is included for in the trip price.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting services are provided for and included in the price of the trip. )
  • Fishing license (The fishing vessel Lucy B is fully licensed, including fishing licenses, which cover all guests. )
Lucy B Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (The fishing vessel Lucy B will travel as far as 35 miles offshore for certain offshore fishing trips.)
Lucy B Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lucy B Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cod
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Christopher Colby
Christopher Colby
Christopher Colby

South Portland, Maine, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Benefit from Capt. Chris' extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Portland. Using live lining, bottom fishing, drifting, jigging, traps and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Striper, Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Blue Shark, Thresher Shark, Porbeagle, Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Benefit from Capt. Chris' extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Portland. Using live lining, bottom fishing, drifting, jigging, traps and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Striper, Lobster, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Blue Shark, Thresher Shark, Porbeagle, Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cod
Cod
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cod
Cod
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome family trip!
    Joe P.
    Joe P.
  • Captain Chris is Fantastic!!!
    Carolann I.
    Carolann I.
  • Great time with Captain Chris
    Shaun O.
    Shaun O.
  • Awesome time!
    Trevor M.
    Trevor M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 165HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
The fishing vessel Lucy B will travel as far as 35 miles offshore for certain offshore fishing trips.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The fishing vessel Lucy B's toilet is a Raritan PHEII porcelain electric flush marine toilet, located within the Lucy B's private, Spanish Cedar finished bathroom, with hot and cold running water and plush cotton hand towels.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing for live bait is often part of Striper trips and is included for in the trip price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting services are provided for and included in the price of the trip.
Fishing license
The fishing vessel Lucy B is fully licensed, including fishing licenses, which cover all guests.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children are welcome aboard the fishing vessel Lucy B. Children 10 and under are required to wear Type II life vests under Maine law, provided for by Lucy B.
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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