Flats Fishing | Casco Bay | Portland | 2026
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Sight Fishing Striped Bass | Maine
Portland, Maine - Casco Bay - Saco- Scarborough Marsh During midsummer, when tides, sunlight, and Maine’s cooler ocean temperatures align, sight fishing around Portland can deliver exceptional days on the flats. Sitting at the northern terminus of the legendary Atlantic Coast Striped Bass migration, Casco Bay has emerged as one of the most consistent midseason fisheries north of Cape Cod—quietly becoming one of the better kept secrets in East Coast fly and light-tackle angling. The Flats Each season, waves of bait fish migrate into local rivers to spawn. Striped Bass follow!! after the bait moves up stream the bass go looking around the river mouths and spreading across the surrounding estuaries and flats. Here, anglers find a rare and dynamic summer fishery tailor-made for shallow-water enthusiasts—crystal-clear sandy flats, expansive grass edges, and wide mud flats where V-wakes slide across a foot of water. Water Temps & What Makes This Fishery Special Maine’s colder ocean influence and dramatic tides are the engines that keep this midsummer fishery alive. But the real magic lies in the food available on the shallows: • crabs • shrimp • baby lobsters • small finfish With water temperatures sitting comfortably in the Striper feeding window, these flats can offer a technical, exciting, and highly visual shallow-water experience. Light Tackle Opportunities The skinny water isn’t only for fly anglers. Light-tackle anglers can work soft plastics along structure, slide surface plugs over shallow contours, and experience explosive eats in less than two feet of water. It’s a finesse game with big rewards. Captain Eric Wallace has built his reputation on the flats. With over 25 years of professional saltwater guiding experience—from the iconic clear-water flats of the Florida Keys to the uniquely productive Striped Bass flats surrounding Portland, Maine—Eric has become one of the most trusted names in shallow-water sight fishing for Striped Bass on the East Coast. The Casco Bay, Scarborough Marsh, and Saco River region has long been his home water and the fishery he has helped pioneer. Booking & Tides Flats fishing for Striped Bass—like all technical sight fishing—is a team effort between angler and guide. Time on the water, reading tides, and local experience make all the difference. If you’re interested in exploring this fishery, reach out to Captain Eric to discuss dates and the best tides for your goals. If he’s booked, he’ll gladly connect you with a trusted guide who shares his work ethic and dedication to giving you a great day day on the water. 📞 Call 207-671-4330 to learn more about fishing with Captain Eric Wallace 
Booking Info
Maine 2026
AM $600 - (option to extend @ 100.00 per hr) Full $750 - (option to extend @ 100.00 per hr) 1/2 Day $550 - ( Scarborough Marsh -4hrs ) Extended $1050 - 12 hrs Split Day Extended days involve more than one launch location. ph | text 207-671-4330 Tackle & Licenses included. Multi Day and Returning Angler Discounts. Fl Keys Info- Fill out form for open 2026 dates.... We can accept Credit Cards dockside. Learn More | Capt.Eric Wallace |
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