Keeper Charters 

4.9/5 (11 reviews)
 5 Bay Avenue, Saco, ME 04072, United States

Keeper Charters 

Saco, ME, United States
23 ft
6
4.9/5 (11 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco Bay and Keeper Charters will help you catch it! Captain Marco will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from his 50+ years of angling experience. This is Keeper Charter 13th year in operation.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cod, Bluefish, Haddock, Pollock, Striped Bass, and plenty more. We can also tend lobster traps as part of your charter. You keep the legal sized lobsters!

On most trips, we fish very near shore using live Mackerel we catch at the start of the trip. The Mackerel are kept live and used to entice Striped bass. Capt. Marco also offers fly fishing for Striped Bass and offshore trips for Cod, Pollock, and Haddock. We have life jackets for every age, including children one year and up. No age limit. Infant lifejackets must be provided by customer.

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials to make your trip enjoyable. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. High quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by our charter boat licensing, 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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include a light jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Alcohol is allowed. No hard liquor. You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Keeper Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco Bay and Keeper Charters will help you catch it! Captain Marco will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from his 50+ years of angling experience. This is Keeper Charter 13th year in operation.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cod, Bluefish, Haddock, Pollock, Striped Bass, and plenty more. We can also tend lobster traps as part of your charter. You keep the legal sized lobsters!

On most trips, we fish very near shore using live Mackerel we catch at the start of the trip. The Mackerel are kept live and used to entice Striped bass. Capt. Marco also offers fly fishing for Striped Bass and offshore trips for Cod, Pollock, and Haddock. We have life jackets for every age, including children one year and up. No age limit. Infant lifejackets must be provided by customer.

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials to make your trip enjoyable. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. High quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by our charter boat licensing, 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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include a light jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Alcohol is allowed. No hard liquor. You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Keeper Charters!

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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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2 Hr. Mackerel + Lobster Trap Demo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Trip – Haddock/Cod/Pollock
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 36 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.9
11 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Michele Elms
Michele Elms
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
June 29, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on June 29, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Bob Sholan
Bob Sholan
us
Vermont, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Charter experience we've ever had!!
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on June 30, 20263 adults2 children

My family had an awesome time out with Keepers Charter yesterday! The weather was beautiful and Capt. Marco was personable and an excellent host! We caught several huge fish and my kids loved checking the lobster traps & being able to bring them home. Capt. Marco also fileted the fish right there on the boat for us, so those came home on ice with us as well. Highly recommend, as it was the best Charter experience we've ever had, and we've had several!

Response from Captain

Thank you for your kind words Bobby. I enjoyed my afternoon with you and your crew. Vermonters really can fish!

Ryan Byrnes
Ryan Byrnes
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
So much fun!
2 Hr. Mackerel + Lobster Trap Demo on June 9, 20264 adults

Marco was a fantastic guide. He was very easy to chat with and told us tons of interesting local detail. We saw tons of seals! Fishing was fun, we each caught some. The lobster traps had several lobsters to take home with us. It was definitely worth the trip, our family had so much fun!

Response from Captain

I am glad you enjoyed our charter. You brought a nice crew.

Ryan Branch
Ryan Branch
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Times and Lobster
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on July 2, 20263 adults

Captain Marco was knowlegable and super helpful during our outing showing landmarks and informing us about the area. The lobster pot demonstration was very interesting and we came home with 2! Well worth the trip and i would do it again.

Response from Captain

Thank you Ryan. I enjoyed our trip.

Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Really Big Striped Bass
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on June 6, 20263 adults

Wonderful day on the water with Captain Marco, my brother and wife really enjoyed talking with the captain, learned some fishing techniques and caught the largest striper in my life😊 We will definitely be fishing with Keepers again! Mark Ellis

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain

Thank you for your kind words Mark. I enjoyed our day.

FAQs about Keeper Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
2023 Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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