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Daniel Brown
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Daniel Brown

Oakland, United States
25+ reviews
I started fishing as a teenager on the Kennebec river targeting Smallmouth Bass. My friends and I would run up and down the rivers and streams on a daily basis using an old 16' aluminum boat. We used light spinning tackle and small plastic finesse worms which seemed to work best with a weightless hook. My strong desire to catch fish hasn't changed much from those times. I'm thankful I was able to grow up in this scenic area and gain a great amount of fishing and navigational experience. Now in my 30's, I'm still able to enjoy fishing the many excellent lakes, pond, rivers, and streams that central Maine has to offer. My home is within a few miles of numerous excellent fisheries that are sometimes shared with the pros from the Outdoor Channels Major League Fishing. When you live in an area as great as central Maine, you might as well be a fisherman.

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Rating

5.0
31 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (31)

Showing 1 – 5 of 31 reviews
  • KAITLYNN SEAVEY
    KAITLYNN SEAVEY
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    3/4 Day Trip - 7:00 AM • 2 adults • 1 child

    I got this trip as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and oldest son, they had an absolute blast. I got photos all day long of the fish they were catching, one after another! They said the captain was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. They had a great day!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Largemouth Bass
  • Andy Fiore
    Andy Fiore
    Repeat angler
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip Ever

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Daniel was an awesome guide!!! Both my son and I could not asked for any better of a trip. We learned a lot about fishing here at Messalonskee Lake. It was an around Great Day!!!

  • John Timmons
    John Timmons
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Phenomenal Day Catching Monster Pike!

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Dan is truly exceptional! My wife and I are avid anglers, and for our 3rd wedding anniversary, we decided to do something special—head up to Maine for a chance to catch pike, something we'd never done before being from Georgia. After seeing Captain Dan's stellar reviews, I reached out to see if he could guide us on a pike-focused fishing trip. He responded promptly and we booked the trip at a very reasonable price. From the moment we arrived, Captain Dan made us feel right at home. He welcomed us aboard, showed us where to find the snacks, and we set off across a stunning lake surrounded by breathtaking wildlife—loons, eagles, you name it! Within minutes of hitting the water, we both landed our dream pike, and the experience only got better from there. For anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure with a knowledgeable and personable guide, I can't recommend Captain Dan enough. He made our anniversary truly memorable!

    Reported catch:
    Northern Pike
    Smallmouth Bass
    Largemouth Bass
  • Michael Lanier
    Michael Lanier
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The pike that got away

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    Daniel was on time, professional and had a great knowledge of the local fishing hole. Caught the biggest northern pike in my life on this trip. Just about had it in the boat then the line broke. Been fishing for pike since 1975 and this one was huge! Caught a bunch of large mouth bass and some small mouth bass, another pike and a big black crappie. My wife and I had a blast.

    Reported catch:
    Northern Pike
    Smallmouth Bass
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
  • David Bertoni
    David Bertoni
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2017
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Two big (4 pound) smallies!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    The weather was typical of Maine: not really what was forecast, and colder than expected. But, the trip was fun and we landed two of the biggest smallmouth bass I've ever seen. A four pound smallmouth is a rarity up here, and one smacked a jerk bait on top!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    Young angler proudly holding a large bass while fishing on a lake, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    KAITLYNN S.
    KAITLYNN S.
    I got this trip as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and oldest son, they had an absolute blast. I got photos all day long of the fish they were catching, one after another! They said the captain was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. They had a great day!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An adult angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Barbara B.
    Barbara B.
    I will totally fish with Daniel again. This guy knows his stuff. We caught tons of large mouth bass and even some occasional white perch and sun fish. He had the best equipment and many lures at the ready. Highly recommend!!!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Largemouth Bass
    Tom H.
    Tom H.
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Michael L.
    Michael L.
    Daniel was on time, professional and had a great knowledge of the local fishing hole. Caught the biggest northern pike in my life on this trip. Just about had it in the boat then the line broke. Been fishing for pike since 1975 and this one was huge! Caught a bunch of large mouth bass and some small mouth bass, another pike and a big black crappie. My wife and I had a blast.
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Anthony S.
    Anthony S.
    Dan was a fantastic guide and a pleasure to spend time with on the water. Highly recommend booking with him. Also we caught a bunch of fish including a memorable clunker of a largemouth.
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    David B.
    David B.
    The weather was typical of Maine: not really what was forecast, and colder than expected. But, the trip was fun and we landed two of the biggest smallmouth bass I've ever seen. A four pound smallmouth is a rarity up here, and one smacked a jerk bait on top!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    Angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic environment.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    John T.
    John T.
    Captain Dan is truly exceptional! My wife and I are avid anglers, and for our 3rd wedding anniversary, we decided to do something special—head up to Maine for a chance to catch pike, something we'd never done before being from Georgia. After seeing Captain Dan's stellar reviews, I reached out to see if he could guide us on a pike-focused fishing trip. He responded promptly and we booked the trip at a very reasonable price. From the moment we arrived, Captain Dan made us feel right at home. He welcomed us aboard, showed us where to find the snacks, and we set off across a stunning lake surrounded by breathtaking wildlife—loons, eagles, you name it! Within minutes of hitting the water, we both landed our dream pike, and the experience only got better from there. For anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure with a knowledgeable and personable guide, I can't recommend Captain Dan enough. He made our anniversary truly memorable!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Sherry C.
    Sherry C.
    Captain Daniel was excellent in finding the fish, my husband and I caught so many large bass. Had a blast hooking up in Maine!! We highly recommend!!!!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Roxanne D.
    Roxanne D.
    Daniel is the nicest fishing guide He do his best to find the best spot for fishing and do everything to help during the trip. Would highly recommand !!
  • Inlanders Guide Service
    Inlanders Guide ServiceOakland, ME
    An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful catch during a relaxing day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Wenlong Z.
    Wenlong Z.
    Daniel was knowledgeable, friendly and easygoing. We had a wonderful afternoon with Daniel catching quite a few basses. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for spend some time fishing in this area!

Fishing reports

An adult angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing from a boat in a scenic lake setting.

Ice is out!

Apr 7, 2022 • Oakland
The Belgrade lakes are open for "ice out" bass fishing. Water temperature are beginning to rise and the pre spawn bass are looking to feed. This time of year the bass love to chase a moving bait as they move up into shallower water. The preferred time to fish is later in the day as this gives any daytime sun a chance to warm up certain parts of the lake.
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