Captain
Joseph Gaboury

Member since March 2025 Bangor, United States
Background
I started fishing with my dad when I was 5 years old, and I’ve been hooked ever since. That’s over 20 years of passion for being on the water, learning new techniques, and sharing the experience with others. As a Registered Maine Guide, I love helping anglers of all skill levels enjoy fishing, whether it’s their first time or their hundredth. My trips are fun, relaxed, and family-friendly—let’s get out there and make some great fishing memories!
Techniques
My favorite way to fish is fly fishing, especially using dry flies for trout. There’s nothing like watching a trout rise to take a well-presented fly. For bass, I love bank shotting, a precise and strategic technique for getting baits into tight spots. When targeting pike, I prefer stripping streamers, an aggressive and exciting way to trigger strikes. When it comes to lake trout and salmon, I rely on trolling and jigging, both proven methods for covering water and enticing bites. In the winter, ice fishing is a big part of what I do, from setting traps to jigging crappie through the ice for fast action. Each style brings a different challenge, and I enjoy them all! Let’s hit the water and find what works best for you. ?

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Gaboury

Bangor, United States
Background
I started fishing with my dad when I was 5 years old, and I’ve been hooked ever since. That’s over 20 years of passion for being on the water, learning new techniques, and sharing the experience with others. As a Registered Maine Guide, I love helping anglers of all skill levels enjoy fishing, whether it’s their first time or their hundredth. My trips are fun, relaxed, and family-friendly—let’s get out there and make some great fishing memories!
Techniques
My favorite way to fish is fly fishing, especially using dry flies for trout. There’s nothing like watching a trout rise to take a well-presented fly. For bass, I love bank shotting, a precise and strategic technique for getting baits into tight spots. When targeting pike, I prefer stripping streamers, an aggressive and exciting way to trigger strikes. When it comes to lake trout and salmon, I rely on trolling and jigging, both proven methods for covering water and enticing bites. In the winter, ice fishing is a big part of what I do, from setting traps to jigging crappie through the ice for fast action. Each style brings a different challenge, and I enjoy them all! Let’s hit the water and find what works best for you. ?
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Bangor
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Ellsworth
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Experience!
Great day on the lake.
Great day on the lake.
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Jeff H.
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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Amazing Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2025
My son and I had an action packed morning of fishing with captain Joe! Our captain was so easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable...
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Katherine R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great bass fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2025
Joe took my son and I on a great lake fishing excursion. He knew multiple spots in a secluded lake where we were able to catch...
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Marguerite J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 4 hour trip for Marguerite Juliusson on July 25, 2025
Knowledge, diligent and attentive guide who was also good company. Would definitely recommend!!
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Eric P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2025
We had one of our best days ever catching numerous bass. Capt Joe was friendly and helpful throughout our trip. He even brought...
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Todd B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
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