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. ?

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Bangor
Trips from US $375
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Ellsworth
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $375
Ellsworth
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Tabitha I.
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Fantastic Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 11, 2026
Great fishing trip! The weather was perfect, and my husband and two teenage boys had a blast. We caught plenty of largemouth...
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Tabitha M.
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Bass Fishing on May 20, 2026
We had an amazing time on this fishing trip! Captain Joe was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt comfortable and...
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Brenda F.
Excellent
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Salmon & Lake Trout on June 10, 2026
What a great trip. Our guide was a great guy and even better person. I would highly recommend him. We caught several different...
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Anna K.
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Salmon & Lake Trout - 7:00 AM on May 2, 2026
Joe was very knowledgeable and helped us to catch lots of fish. His boat and equiptment were very clean and easy to use. He...
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Mark S.
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Fun Morning on the Lake

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 24, 2026
Highly recommend Joe. He was a great guide and made the morning fun. He knew where the fish were
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