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Coleman’s Guide Service

Member since November 2024 Freeport, United States
Background
I’m a 10th generation Mainer. I grew up in Augusta and have degrees from UMO in Biology and a Masters from Sarah Lawerence College in writing. I’m also a flyfishing guide in Rangely Maine, and Scotland. I write for the Maine Sportsman and I’m a published poet short story writer.
Techniques
Trolling for Salmon and Brook Trout in the Rangely area. Fly fishing in the Rangely area. Live lining and casting lures. Jigging.

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Freeport, United States
Background
I’m a 10th generation Mainer. I grew up in Augusta and have degrees from UMO in Biology and a Masters from Sarah Lawerence College in writing. I’m also a flyfishing guide in Rangely Maine, and Scotland. I write for the Maine Sportsman and I’m a published poet short story writer.
Techniques
Trolling for Salmon and Brook Trout in the Rangely area. Fly fishing in the Rangely area. Live lining and casting lures. Jigging.
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Coleman’s Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Ananda B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful morning on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on August 16, 2025
In addition to being our fishing guide, Coleman gave us a wonderful tour around Casco Bay near Freeport, sharing some of its...
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Benoit S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing morning

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on August 31, 2025
Had a fantastic time with Joe and his son! They were super friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Got tons of mackerels, saw a baby...
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Bridget G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing afternoon on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Striped bass (PM) on August 13, 2025
My family had a blast spending the afternoon out on the water. Captain Joe was excellent with my 11 & 14 year old. They had...
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Olivia W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on August 5, 2025
Wonderful experience- lots of laughs. Great knowledge of the area and wildlife. Didn’t get a stripped bass, but didn’t...
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Mike H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Joe is great!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on July 24, 2025
Great Captain! Took time to explain landmarks, show wildlife and teach my kids how to fish. We booked a short trip so we didn’t...
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