Miss Madison Charter Service LLC 

4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 Bay Avenue 5, Saco, ME 04072, United States

Miss Madison Charter Service LLC 

Saco, ME, United States
36 ft
6
4.8/5 (16 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
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
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
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Cod
Pollock
Haddock
Whiting
+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
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

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Raymond Tucker
Raymond Tucker
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day!!
8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing on September 11, 20255 adults1 child

Our family of 6 had a wonderful day of fishing! With us we had my 6yr old son & 91yr old grandfather. We started early so we really got the meat out of the day. We caught plenty of mackerel, Pollock, cod, redfish, skulpin & "piranha". My nephew even landed a 3ft Porbeagle shark! The captain & first mate were very knowledgeable, they made us all feel at home & welcome. The captain was more than willing to let us try out a couple different types of fishing even though we technically booked for bottom. We had a really nice time, the weather ended up being absolutely gorgeous! Couldn't have asked for a better day.

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

Thank you for the review and glad you had a good time. We try to give our customer's the best experience. Thank you Captain James Kelley .

Scott Clark
Scott Clark
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
it was great
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on July 10, 20263 adults1 child

the fishing was amazing. and the crew was fantastic. i will definitely go again

James Kelley
Response from Captain

thank you for the review. glad you guys enjoyed yourself. i will put some pictures on here tonight

Connor Rice
Connor Rice
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Bachelor Party
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on June 27, 20266 adults

Amazing crew, very helpful through the entire trip. Thank you!

James Kelley
Response from Captain

Thank you Connor for the review. I'm glad everyone had a good time. It was great to meet you all. Captin James

Luke Chamberlain
Luke Chamberlain
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on July 2, 20265 adults

James Kelley
Response from Captain

thank you Luke. im glad you all had a good time Captain James Kelley

Andrew Malvey
Andrew Malvey
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with James
5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) on July 1, 20263 adults1 child

Reported catch:
Pollock
Haddock
Whiting
James Kelley
Response from Captain

Hi Andrew. thank you for the review. Glad you all had a good time and hope to see you again 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 (Dylan is first mate and works for tips. He is always available and does an awesome job with customers. )
  • 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
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Whiting

Your captain

James Kelley
James Kelley
James Kelley

Saco, Maine, United States

16 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.

16 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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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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
10 to 25 miles

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
Dylan is first mate and works for tips. He is always available and does an awesome job with customers.
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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