Miss Madison Charter Service LLC 

4.8
(35 reviews)
 Bay Avenue 5, Saco, ME 04072, United States–

Miss Madison Charter Service LLC 

Saco, ME, United States
–
36 ft
6
4.8
(35 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco and Miss Madison Charter Service will help you catch it! Captain James will be your guide, which means you'll tap into their local experience.

Around here it's common to catch Haddock, Herring, Dogfish, Cod, Atlantic Mackerel, Blue Shark, Pollock, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Bluefin Tuna, Whiting, Halibut, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, it's common to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Your vessel for the day is a 36' Pacemaker sportfishing boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure 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 Miss Madison Charter Service.

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco and Miss Madison Charter Service will help you catch it! Captain James will be your guide, which means you'll tap into their local experience.

Around here it's common to catch Haddock, Herring, Dogfish, Cod, Atlantic Mackerel, Blue Shark, Pollock, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Bluefin Tuna, Whiting, Halibut, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, it's common to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Your vessel for the day is a 36' Pacemaker sportfishing boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure 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 Miss Madison Charter Service.

James Kelley
Captain
James Kelley
responds within an hour

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5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Cod
Halibut
Pollock
Haddock
+3
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Cod
Pollock
Haddock
Kingfish (Southern)
+2
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Oct 1
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
35 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (88)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews
Diogo Marques
Diogo Marques
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best charter ever!
8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing on July 31, 2026 • 6 adults

We were on the fish from the minute we got out there to the very end of a whole 8 hr trip! There was literally so much reeling people were begging for a break. We caught a huge amount of pollock, along with some mackerel and squid we brought back to eat and we had to release about 5x what we caught. Filled the barrel. Can't recommend Jim and his family enough. Great experience with good people, 10/10.

Reported catch:
Pollock
Cod
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
James Kelley
Response from Captain

Hi Diogo. Thank you for the review I am glad you all had a good time. hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

James Fava
James Fava
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Good 1/2 Day of Bottom Fishing
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on September 2, 2026 • 5 adults

Captain Jim and mate Amber both very friendly and knowledgeable. We had 4 15yr old boys all novice with offshore fishing. we started slow catching small fish then the captain switched things up added more weight due to the fast current/drift and kept moving until we hit a pocket of good size keeper pollock. Lagest was 32” and smallist 25”. we caught 8 in 30 min and had a blast. Amber kept us baited up and entertained. She professionally filleted all the fish and squid that we caught on the way back.

Reported catch:
Pollock
Atlantic Mackerel
James Kelley
Response from Captain

Hi James. Thank you for the review. Glad you all had a good time. Those were definitely some nice size Pollock. Hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

Nathaniel Martel
Nathaniel Martel
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
would definitely go again!
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on July 21, 2026 • 6 adults

we had a fantastic trip! we caught pollack, cusk, and redfish. the captain was very familiar with the waters, very professional, the first mate was very helpful, amazing skills to fillet a fish in a moving boat. they both made is a wonderful experience that we would definitely do again.

Reported catch:
Pollock
Atlantic Mackerel
James Kelley
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review. So glad you all had a good time. We hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

Jessica Hodgman
Jessica Hodgman
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fun family adventure
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on July 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Thanks for a great experience! Our granddaughter was very happy to have caught the biggest fish. Except for the seasickness some had, we enjoyed the excursion and look forward to doing again. Amber is an excellent first mate - knowledgeable and friendly.

Reported catch:
Pollock
Atlantic Mackerel
Haddock
Cod
James Kelley
Response from Captain

Hi Jessica. Thank you for the review. Glad you had a good time and hope to see you all again. Captain James Kelley

Lawrence Hudgins
Lawrence Hudgins
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Fishing
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on August 24, 2026 • 2 adults

It was a great fishing trip with plenty of fish caught. The captain and first mate made us feel welcomed and were extremely helpful with bait and taking fish off the hook. Will definitely use them again if in the area again.

James Kelley
Response from Captain

Hi Lawrence. Thank you for the review. glad you had a good time and hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

FAQs about Miss Madison Charter Service LLC

Miss Madison Charter Service LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Miss Madison Charter Service LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet It's an enclosed restroom with electric flush
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Miss Madison Charter Service LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes and yes)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes all ground fishing trips include processing your catch and first mate works for tips )
  • First mate (Works for tips )
  • Fishing license (When you get on boat my permit covers everyone fishing )
Miss Madison Charter Service LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (10 to 25 miles )
Miss Madison Charter Service LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Miss Madison Charter Service LLC include:
  • Cod
  • Dogfish
  • Haddock
  • Halibut
  • Herring
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

James Kelley
James Kelley
Saco, Maine, United States
35 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2025
Capt. James has been navigating the waters of Saco, Maine for 3 years and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Explore these waters teeming with Dogfish, Pollock and Bluefin Tuna under James's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Our Team
Amber K.
Amber K.
First mate
James Kelley
James Kelley
35
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. James has been navigating the waters of Saco, Maine for 3 years and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Explore these waters teeming with Dogfish, Pollock and Bluefin Tuna under James's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Amber K.
Amber K.
First mate

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Dogfish
Dogfish
Haddock
Haddock
Halibut
Halibut
Herring
Herring
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Cod
Cod
Dogfish
Dogfish
Haddock
Haddock
Halibut
Halibut
Herring
Herring

Real catches by this captain

  • A smiling angler enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with calm waters and a scenic sky in the background.
    Mark P.
    Mark P.
    this was a fun fishing trip. the crew were very professional and nice. we plan on booking with them next year.
  • A group of three individuals enjoying a day on the water, with a calm sea and overcast sky in the background.
    Stephan H.
    Stephan H.
    Capt. Jim and Amber really know there stuff, super socialable and within no time make you feel like old friends. boat is clean and very tidy, nice fishing gear. relaxing, fun and no issues. will book them again very soon
  • Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    James F.
    James F.
    Captain Jim and mate Amber both very friendly and knowledgeable. We had 4 15yr old boys all novice with offshore fishing. we started slow catching small fish then the captain switched things up added more weight due to the fast current/drift and kept moving until we hit a pocket of good size keeper pollock. Lagest was 32” and smallist 25”. we caught 8 in 30 min and had a blast. Amber kept us baited up and entertained. She professionally filleted all the fish and squid that we caught on the way back.
  • Group of adult anglers posing beside a white fishing charter boat at a marina dock.
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a family fishing trip on a boat.
    Jill C.
    Jill C.
  • Shark fighting alongside a fishing boat in open water, with the hooked fish breaking the surface near the hull.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blue Shark
    Diogo M.
    Diogo M.
    We were on the fish from the minute we got out there to the very end of a whole 8 hr trip! There was literally so much reeling people were begging for a break. We caught a huge amount of pollock, along with some mackerel and squid we brought back to eat and we had to release about 5x what we caught. Filled the barrel. Can't recommend Jim and his family enough. Great experience with good people, 10/10.
  • A young angler proudly holding a large fish while on a family fishing trip, with two adults beside her on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Pollock
    Jessica H.
    Jessica H.
    Thanks for a great experience! Our granddaughter was very happy to have caught the biggest fish. Except for the seasickness some had, we enjoyed the excursion and look forward to doing again. Amber is an excellent first mate - knowledgeable and friendly.
  • Angler proudly displaying two fish while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    James & Amber are the best! they took great care of our group & put us on a bunch of fish. would definitely recommend!!
  • Angler holding a long silver sport fish aboard a boat offshore, with other fishing guests and a rod visible.
    Fish 1
    Pollock
    Nathaniel M.
    Nathaniel M.
    we had a fantastic trip! we caught pollack, cusk, and redfish. the captain was very familiar with the waters, very professional, the first mate was very helpful, amazing skills to fillet a fish in a moving boat. they both made is a wonderful experience that we would definitely do again.
  • A variety of fish, likely including Black Cod, neatly laid out on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Pollock
    Dillon W.
    Dillon W.
    All around an enjoyable trip. Everyone was catching fish and we had a cooler full of filets to take home. Look forward to going again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1977
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
It's an enclosed restroom with electric flush
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes and yes
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes all ground fishing trips include processing your catch and first mate works for tips
First mate
Works for tips
Fishing license
When you get on boat my permit covers everyone fishing

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Saco right now

CodCod
HaddockHaddock
PollockPollock
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Porbeagle)Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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