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Multi Day Bass Fishing Trips
Plan your Bass fishing trip in Maine
All Inclusive / Cabin / Meals / Jet Boat / Fishing Gear/
Professional Guide / Outstanding Hosts
NORTHERN MAINE - Bass Fishing Trip
Capt. John and Tami provide outstanding service, impeccable meals, and kind hospitality to anglers from all over. Nestled in the quiet town of Mattawamkeag, on the Mattawamkeag River, in Northern Maine, where explorers of the mid-1800’s, such as young Teddy Roosevelt, Henry David Thoreau, and Percival Baxter, who came in search of solitude, a glimpse the wilds of Maine, and ultimately, themselves.
As you plan your adventure to fish with Capt. John and stay at the River Nest, we can tailor any trip to fit your Dream. This exciting adventure is private to you and your party only. Your Guide from dawn to dusk is at your service.
The River Nest is located 16 miles from Lincoln, Maine and about an hour & a half from Bangor International Airport. You’ll be nestled in your own private glamping cabin overlooking the private shores of the Mattawamkeag River.
After a day of casting and catching you can relax and sit back on your porch and unwind with the complimentary bottle of wine & listen to the thousands of birds that call this place home as your dinner is prepared. Sleep to the sounds of moving water and wake to a hearty breakfast and another day of fishing for the feisty bronze-back.
PENOBSCOT RIVER and/or FLAT-WATER FISHING
Spend your days casting and catching as you fish along the excellent fisheries of the Penobscot River where the Smallmouth Bass are feisty and in abundance. This stretch of the Penobscot River is known for first class fishing and unmatched beauty.
Discover the secrets of the surrounding lakes and ponds of the North Maine Woods which are home to large and hefty smallmouth bass.
After a fabulous and exciting day of fishing, unwind and Relax with dinner and restful sleep on the shores of Maine's longest free-flowing waters; the Mattawamkeag River. Wake to breakfast and another day of fishing for the feisty bronze-back.
INCLUDED
All the above and MORE.
Your guided trip includes: Meals, Lodging, All Fishing Tackle (if needed), Daily Traditional Maine Guide Shore lunch prepared in the field beverages, and Professional Licensed Maine Guide with over 30 years fishing experience.
You will spend your day casting and catching in a comfortable Lund fishing boat with a jet drive motor and trolling motor for ease of fishing with 2 clients. The jet drive and sleek bottom enables Capt. John to navigate the rocky river at a nice clip, and troll into remote areas of smooth shallow areas of the lakes and ponds.
guided fishing trips
smallmouth bass fishing in maine
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
ITINERARY
You may fish as late as early or as late you wish, using your guide’s discretion. Perhaps catching the early morning rise for four hours and catch the evening hatch; you would not want to miss it!
TRIP DURATION: How Many Days You Got?
LUNCH
Prepared in the field - no bag lunches.
FISHING LICENSE
You will need to have and carry a valid Maine fishing license. You will be able to buy a fishing license to meet your fishing needs. Purchase on line - Please visit: https://moses.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses_v3/index It’s very important to remember to carry it with you at all times while fishing.
TRIP FEES:
Per Day: $750.00 per day, 1 to 2 people
Booking your trip in advance ensures your specific dates. A 50% Deposit is Required at time of booking.
CANCELATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, you will receive 100% of your deposit, less credit card fees, as long as you give notice at least 30 days before your trip. If you need to cancel within 2 weeks of your trip, you will receive 50% your deposit, less a processing fee.
RESCHEDULING
If for any reason you cannot make it on the day you have chosen, a courtesy call and/or written notice must be received 48-hours before your scheduled trip. We will reschedule your dates and roll over your deposit for the remaining season. If you are unable to reschedule before December 31, your deposit will be absorbed by the guide.
About Capt. John
John Rogers, Master Maine Guide and Avid Fisherman
John was born and raised in Freeport, Maine. His mom taught him to trout fish when he was just three years old, and his uncle taught him to fly fish at the age of nine. John has spent the majority of his life on the water fishing, teaching others how to fish, and guiding. He became a Licensed Registered Maine Guide more than 30 years ago when he moved his family from Southern Maine to Northern Maine, where they lived off the grid for a period of 10 years, really living up close and personal with the woods and waters of Maine. John also became a US Coast Guard Captain and chartered for years as a snow bird in the Florida Keys.
Currently, John and his wife Tami live in two places, Lincolnville’s Mid-Coast Maine and on the Mattawamkeag River.
Together, they own Maine’s Outdoor Learning Center, a place where people gain confidence in their outdoor skills - Registered Maine Guide Training, Maine woods Camping Adventures, and Penobscot River Canoe Trips; since 1997.
Capt. John, a Master Maine Guide for over 30 years has guided THOUSANDS of fishing trips from Maine to the Florida Keys. His life Passion IS fishing! John has fished many great waters throughout the US, Canada, Scotland, Costa Rica, Alaska, the Exuma Islands, Turks & Caicos Island and many more, and looks forward to new yearly adventures.
John prides himself as being on both ends of the boat; as a client with a hired guide and as a Maine Guide with clients who has hired him. He fully resonates with purposeful insight to meet the client’s needs, along with knowing right where the fish are laying and when to make that cast.
Capt. John has led 100’s of fishing trips on the Penobscot River alone and 100’s more into remote trout ponds (only accessible via float plane), and other flat-water fisheries.
Being on both ends of the boat makes Capt. John one of Maine’s most knowledgeable guides.