Captain
Joe Jerome

Member since March 2021 Phippsburg, United States
Background
I am a Registered Maine Guide and hold a Master Captain's License with the United States Coast Guard. I also work for the Basin Oyster Project teaching K-12 groups about our shellfish reef regeneration program. With a lifelong passion for chasing stripers and crabs around the Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Maine, I am a great choice for guiding beginner and intermediate anglers, and leading aquaculture adventures around the rugged islands and shorelines of Maine.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Jerome

Phippsburg, United States
Background
I am a Registered Maine Guide and hold a Master Captain's License with the United States Coast Guard. I also work for the Basin Oyster Project teaching K-12 groups about our shellfish reef regeneration program. With a lifelong passion for chasing stripers and crabs around the Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Maine, I am a great choice for guiding beginner and intermediate anglers, and leading aquaculture adventures around the rugged islands and shorelines of Maine.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(98 reviews)
Angler's choice
Phippsburg
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Laura M.
Excellent
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Thank you for an amazing fishing trip Captain Joe!

VERIFIED   Saltwater Family Fishing 8am on June 8, 2025
We booked this charter fishing trip with Captain Joe with great expectations. He met and exceeded our expectations for a day...
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JoAnn D.
Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Saltwater Family Fishing (2.5 Hour) on October 27, 2025
Captain Joe gave us a great experience. We are complete novices, he made everything easy, and was very patient with my son....
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Laura W. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Captain Joe did it again! ;-)

VERIFIED   Saltwater Family Fishing 8am on August 26, 2025
Thank you Captain Joe for another great trip out on the water! We saw everything from Porpoises, Harbor Seals, and Birds. We...
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Weiqi C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Joe ensures good chill time in Maine!

VERIFIED   Saltwater Family Fishing (2.5 Hour) on September 11, 2025
Capt Joe runs a clean boat and uses top-line equipment to get you hooked on Maine fish. He takes the extra effort to make sure...
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Aaron V. N.
Excellent
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Fun, educational trip

VERIFIED   Saltwater Family Fishing 8am on September 29, 2025
We had so much fun, and learned a lot about how the North Atlantic marine ecosystem works. It would have been worth the trip...
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