Charter Operator
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.

Hey, we're Coleman’s Guide Service

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.
Anglers Choice
30
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Coleman’s Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(30 reviews)
Angler's choice
Freeport
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Coleman’s Guide Service – Rangeley

Angler's choice
Rangeley
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
fishing trip
Holy Mackeral
Holy Mackeral
+18
Angler rating
29
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 30 reviews
Tommy W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Friendly Helpful Knowledgable

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on October 1, 2025
A good man doing a good thing helping others to have a good time
Tommy W. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Tommy W. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Steven M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Coleman’s

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Striped Bass(PM) on July 26, 2025
Steven M. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Steven M. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Adam D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Coleman’s

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on July 10, 2025
Adam D. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Adam D. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Joe C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip Family Mackerel Jigging on May 30, 2025
Joe C. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Joe C. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Todd D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Holy mackerel

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Striped Bass(PM) on July 8, 2025
Best 3 hour cruise!
Todd D. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Todd D. recommends Coleman’s Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  • Settings