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Marsh River Outfitters 

4.8
(57 reviews)
 Main Street 32, Belfast, ME 04915, United States–
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Marsh River Outfitters 

Belfast, ME, United States
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26 ft
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4.8
(57 reviews)
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Spend the day with Marsh River Outfitters getting to know the waters along Maines senic coast fishing from Casco Bay up to Belfast and Blue Hill depending on the time of the season!  Professional master Maine guide captain Andrew Gibbs or one of our great captains will work hard to give you an amazing experience fishing for Stripers along Maines coast! We have a fleet of boats and captains to provide many options!

Around here you can cast a line in inshore and nearshore waters, including some spots that only a local can show you.

The name of the game around here is spin fishing with live bait and trolling tubes and worm along with jigging, bottom fishing and fly fishing. Andrew will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and bait.

Many days we can go catch a bunch of live mackerel and use them to lure in some giant stripped bass!

Any keeper fish caught during the trip are yours to keep. Your captain can also clean your catch for you so it's easy to cook. Have a cooler ready in the car! You'll be fishing aboard one of our charter boats ranging from 21-26 feet with room for 6 passengers

A local fishing license is provided for you and Andrew will help you follow local regulations. Be sure to dress in layers and suitable footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). It's never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen, no matter the weather.

This is a kid-friendly experience, so feel free to bring 'em along and pack any snacks or extra clothing they need. They should always wear life vests, so find out if the captain has the right size available or bring your own.

There is more than just fishing available aswell as we have plenty of sights and sea life to see so the whole family can enjoy!

Marsh River Outfitters is ready to take you out on the water. Time to make it happen!

We also can check the captains lobster traps when fishing out of Belfast! (Lobster fishing closed on sundays) these are available upon request

Spend the day with Marsh River Outfitters getting to know the waters along Maines senic coast fishing from Casco Bay up to Belfast and Blue Hill depending on the time of the season!  Professional master Maine guide captain Andrew Gibbs or one of our great captains will work hard to give you an amazing experience fishing for Stripers along Maines coast! We have a fleet of boats and captains to provide many options!

Around here you can cast a line in inshore and nearshore waters, including some spots that only a local can show you.

The name of the game around here is spin fishing with live bait and trolling tubes and worm along with jigging, bottom fishing and fly fishing. Andrew will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and bait.

Many days we can go catch a bunch of live mackerel and use them to lure in some giant stripped bass!

Any keeper fish caught during the trip are yours to keep. Your captain can also clean your catch for you so it's easy to cook. Have a cooler ready in the car! You'll be fishing aboard one of our charter boats ranging from 21-26 feet with room for 6 passengers

A local fishing license is provided for you and Andrew will help you follow local regulations. Be sure to dress in layers and suitable footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). It's never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen, no matter the weather.

This is a kid-friendly experience, so feel free to bring 'em along and pack any snacks or extra clothing they need. They should always wear life vests, so find out if the captain has the right size available or bring your own.

There is more than just fishing available aswell as we have plenty of sights and sea life to see so the whole family can enjoy!

Marsh River Outfitters is ready to take you out on the water. Time to make it happen!

We also can check the captains lobster traps when fishing out of Belfast! (Lobster fishing closed on sundays) these are available upon request

Marsh River Outfitters
Charter Operator
Marsh River Outfitters
10 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Stripers (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 9
Bass (Striped)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Lobster
US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Stripers (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 9
Bass (Striped)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Lobster
US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day AM – Stripers
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 9
Bass (Striped)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Lobster
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 day PM - stripers
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Oct 9
Bass (Striped)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Lobster
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
57 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
75%
Caught fish

Reviews (57)

  • Sean Steinmetz
    Sean Steinmetz
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience! Highly recommend!

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (PM) on August 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    This is our first year going out with this fishing charter and it was an amazing experience! Andrew was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He did not get frustrated when my daughter’s line got hooked on something underwater, he just got to work to free it. We had a group of four and we all caught a ton. The stripper was so big we had to throw them back after hard battles! This fishing trip with this charter was so much better than other trips we have booked! We will book again!

  • Tom Chow
    Tom Chow
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, great boat, great Captain.

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults

    I took my two boys and their cousins and Captain Gibbs got them on action right away by getting bait. When the tide got right, we head out for big stripers. We got on then pretty quick and even had some bust the bait on topwater. Captain was great with the boys, and manning 4 lines while putting the boat on the right drift. Highly recommend this trip if you’re a seasoned fisher or even as a family trip.

  • Ginny Hulshult
    Ginny Hulshult
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience.

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (AM) on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults

    We didn’t catch any fish, but Captain Andrew was amazing. We were able to see so much wildlife. Seals, eagles, porpoises. Amazing views. Great trip even with catching no fish. Thank you Andrew!

  • Jacque Cantrall
    Jacque Cantrall
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Enjoyed the trip

    3/4 Day AM – Stripers on June 14, 2026 • 5 adults

    Only caught 1 stripper however Andy did everything he possibly could to find the fish cor us. Trip was enjoyable for both my sons and grandsons. All the boys say they definitely recommend Andy.

  • Mandi Schoenhofer
    Mandi Schoenhofer
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    9 Stripers!

    3/4 Day AM – Stripers on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great experience & Andrew was very helpful and patient. My husband, 2 boys, & myslef think it was one of the best expereinces we had in Maine!

  • Martin Lyons
    Martin Lyons
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing

    3/4 day PM - stripers on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Fishing was tough but we had a great time and Jared did a wonderful job. Both of my children (10)(13) caught 33 inch strip bass.

  • Teresa Hicks
    Teresa Hicks
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (PM) on August 12, 2026 • 5 adults

    we enjoyed fishing with our grandchildren, love making memories, the captain found the fish

  • Ethan Fuhrer
    Ethan Fuhrer
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Super fun trip

    3/4 Day AM – Stripers on July 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Andrew did a great job at putting us on a respectable amount of fish, had a ton of fish

  • Eric Rauch
    Eric Rauch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    slow but fun!

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 4 adults

    slow day, but overall definitely worth being out on the bay seeing all the wildlife. Equipment and captain were awesome.

  • Luke Porter
    Luke Porter
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip! Would highly recommend

    Half Day Trip – Stripers (PM) on July 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

FAQs about Marsh River Outfitters

Marsh River Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Stripers (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Stripers (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 Day AM – Stripers (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 day PM - stripers (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Marsh River Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Marsh River Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We provide worms also depending on the season we will catch bait on the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting of legal catch is included.)
  • Drinks (Waters)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included with the trip.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Marsh River Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Marsh River Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Marsh River Outfitters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)

Your operator

Marsh River Outfitters
Marsh River Outfitters
Belfast, Maine, United States
61 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025
Andrew is experienced in navigating the waters of Blue Hill, Maine, and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Atlantic mackerel and striped bass, and you’ll have the opportunity to catch them using a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, and more. The best way to learn is to join Andrew on the water and experience it firsthand.
Marsh River Outfitters
Marsh River Outfitters
61
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Andrew is experienced in navigating the waters of Blue Hill, Maine, and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Atlantic mackerel and striped bass, and you’ll have the opportunity to catch them using a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, and more. The best way to learn is to join Andrew on the water and experience it firsthand.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Lobster
Lobster
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Lobster
Lobster
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large striped bass on a fishing charter, with a scenic backdrop of calm waters and trees.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Sean S.
    Sean S.
    This is our first year going out with this fishing charter and it was an amazing experience! Andrew was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He did not get frustrated when my daughter’s line got hooked on something underwater, he just got to work to free it. We had a group of four and we all caught a ton. The stripper was so big we had to throw them back after hard battles! This fishing trip with this charter was so much better than other trips we have booked! We will book again!
  • Angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a small motorboat, with another passenger and a scenic shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Teresa H.
    Teresa H.
    we enjoyed fishing with our grandchildren, love making memories, the captain found the fish
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Mandi S.
    Mandi S.
    We had a great experience & Andrew was very helpful and patient. My husband, 2 boys, & myslef think it was one of the best expereinces we had in Maine!
  • A serene view of the boat's bow overlooking a calm harbor filled with sailboats, under a cloudy sky.
    Eric R.
    Eric R.
    slow day, but overall definitely worth being out on the bay seeing all the wildlife. Equipment and captain were awesome.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly display a large striped bass while fishing on a boat surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Martin L.
    Martin L.
    Fishing was tough but we had a great time and Jared did a wonderful job. Both of my children (10)(13) caught 33 inch strip bass.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Ethan F.
    Ethan F.
    Captain Andrew did a great job at putting us on a respectable amount of fish, had a ton of fish
  • Teen angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Luke P.
    Luke P.
  • Teen angler proudly holds a large striped bass aboard a small fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Tom C.
    Tom C.
    I took my two boys and their cousins and Captain Gibbs got them on action right away by getting bait. When the tide got right, we head out for big stripers. We got on then pretty quick and even had some bust the bait on topwater. Captain was great with the boys, and manning 4 lines while putting the boat on the right drift. Highly recommend this trip if you’re a seasoned fisher or even as a family trip.
  • Anglers fishing from a small motorboat on calm open water, with rods positioned along the rail and a scenic shoreline in the background.
    Ginny H.
    Ginny H.
    We didn’t catch any fish, but Captain Andrew was amazing. We were able to see so much wildlife. Seals, eagles, porpoises. Amazing views. Great trip even with catching no fish. Thank you Andrew!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a foggy day.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Pam D. P.
    Pam D. P.
    Captain Andrew was a real pro. He put us on his special spots and we had fun pulling in 3 beautiful large stripes bass. His boat is well equpped and clean. Dress for the weather, four hours is plenty. This is relatively relaxed fishing, good for families and couples.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Pacific
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We provide worms also depending on the season we will catch bait on the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting of legal catch is included.
Drinks
Waters
Fishing license
Fishing license is included with the trip.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
We are all age friendly as long as they can wear a life jacket 12 and under.
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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