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James Kelley
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James Kelley

Saco, United States
25+ reviews
Capt. James has been navigating the waters of Saco, Maine for 3 years and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Explore these waters teeming with Dogfish, Pollock and Bluefin Tuna under James's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Amber K.
Amber K.
First mate

Charter

Rating

4.8
33 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

Showing 1 – 5 of 33 reviews
  • James Fava
    James Fava
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified
    NEW

    Good 1/2 Day of Bottom Fishing

    5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) • 5 adults

    Captain Jim and mate Amber both very friendly and knowledgeable. We had 4 15yr old boys all novice with offshore fishing. we started slow catching small fish then the captain switched things up added more weight due to the fast current/drift and kept moving until we hit a pocket of good size keeper pollock. Lagest was 32” and smallist 25”. we caught 8 in 30 min and had a blast. Amber kept us baited up and entertained. She professionally filleted all the fish and squid that we caught on the way back.

    Reported catch:
    Pollock
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Hi James. Thank you for the review. Glad you all had a good time. Those were definitely some nice size Pollock. Hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

  • Diogo Marques
    Diogo Marques
    us
    New Jersey, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best charter ever!

    8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing • 6 adults

    We were on the fish from the minute we got out there to the very end of a whole 8 hr trip! There was literally so much reeling people were begging for a break. We caught a huge amount of pollock, along with some mackerel and squid we brought back to eat and we had to release about 5x what we caught. Filled the barrel. Can't recommend Jim and his family enough. Great experience with good people, 10/10.

    Reported catch:
    Pollock
    Cod
    Haddock
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Hi Diogo. Thank you for the review I am glad you all had a good time. hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

  • Nathaniel Martel
    Nathaniel Martel
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    would definitely go again!

    5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) • 6 adults

    we had a fantastic trip! we caught pollack, cusk, and redfish. the captain was very familiar with the waters, very professional, the first mate was very helpful, amazing skills to fillet a fish in a moving boat. they both made is a wonderful experience that we would definitely do again.

    Reported catch:
    Pollock
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review. So glad you all had a good time. We hope to see you again sometime. Captain James Kelley

  • Amber Ward
    Amber Ward
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
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    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    such a great crew!!

    5 Hour Trip – Ground Fishing (AM) • 2 adults

    i cant say enough about how much fun we had! crew was awesome and boat was well equipped and comfortable!

    Reported catch:
    Pollock
    Response from Captain

    Hi Amber. Thank you for the review. Glad you both had a good time and hope to see you again sometime Captain James Kelley

  • Jonathan Mascelli
    Jonathan Mascelli
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip with great people!

    8 Hour Trip–Offshore Ground Fishing • 3 adults

    Capt. Jim and Amber were exceptional. They put us on the fish with us catching several keepers! Will book again!

    Reported catch:
    Cod
    Pollock
    Haddock
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Hi Jonathan. Thank you for the review. We are glad you all had a good time and hope to see you again sometime Captain James Kelley

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    Captain Jim was great and so was first mate, Amber. Had a awesome time caught alot of fish. highly recommended.
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    fun family adventure
    Jessica H.
    Jessica H.
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    great trip
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    would definitely go again!
    Nathaniel M.
    Nathaniel M.
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    Can’t wait to go again
    Dillon W.
    Dillon W.
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    it was great
    Scott C.
    Scott C.
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