Keeper Charters 

4.9
(39 reviews)
 5 Bay Avenue, Saco, ME 04072, United States–

Keeper Charters 

Saco, ME, United States
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23 ft
6
4.9
(39 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco Bay and Keeper Charters will help you catch it! Captain Marco will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from his 50+ years of angling experience. This is Keeper Charter 13th year in operation.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cod, Bluefish, Haddock, Pollock, Striped Bass, and plenty more. We can also tend lobster traps as part of your charter. You keep the legal sized lobsters!

On most trips, we fish very near shore using live Mackerel we catch at the start of the trip. The Mackerel are kept live and used to entice Striped bass. Capt. Marco also offers fly fishing for Striped Bass and offshore trips for Cod, Pollock, and Haddock. We have life jackets for every age, including children one year and up. No age limit. Infant lifejackets must be provided by customer.

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials to make your trip enjoyable. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. High quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by our charter boat licensing, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include a light jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Alcohol is allowed. No hard liquor. You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Keeper Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in Saco Bay and Keeper Charters will help you catch it! Captain Marco will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from his 50+ years of angling experience. This is Keeper Charter 13th year in operation.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cod, Bluefish, Haddock, Pollock, Striped Bass, and plenty more. We can also tend lobster traps as part of your charter. You keep the legal sized lobsters!

On most trips, we fish very near shore using live Mackerel we catch at the start of the trip. The Mackerel are kept live and used to entice Striped bass. Capt. Marco also offers fly fishing for Striped Bass and offshore trips for Cod, Pollock, and Haddock. We have life jackets for every age, including children one year and up. No age limit. Infant lifejackets must be provided by customer.

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials to make your trip enjoyable. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. High quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by our charter boat licensing, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include a light jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Alcohol is allowed. No hard liquor. You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Keeper Charters!

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2 Hr. Mackerel + Lobster Trap Demo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Trip – Haddock/Cod-4 max
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
39 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (40)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (39)

  • Bob Sholan
    Bob Sholan
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter experience we've ever had!!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on June 30, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    My family had an awesome time out with Keepers Charter yesterday! The weather was beautiful and Capt. Marco was personable and an excellent host! We caught several huge fish and my kids loved checking the lobster traps & being able to bring them home. Capt. Marco also fileted the fish right there on the boat for us, so those came home on ice with us as well. Highly recommend, as it was the best Charter experience we've ever had, and we've had several!

  • Clay Lowe
    Clay Lowe
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Marcos was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable, he was patient and made sure we were catching something as we have had no success shore fishing. We caught so many mackerel, cod, and even 6 striped bass. If you are thinking should I do one of this trips, stop thinking and just book your adventure asap! This will be part of our yearly summer adventure.

  • James Mchale
    James Mchale
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful trip. Lots of fun.

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on August 20, 2026 • 5 adults

    Wish we booked the whole day with Captain Marco. He was very knowledgeable and made it easy for our novice anglers. He was a lot fun to fish with while allowing us to experience the whole process of fishing for striped bass. We will book with Captain Marco again for sure

  • Maura Kent
    Maura Kent
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The seas were wild today!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on July 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Had a great time on the water. The wind was bad and the fishes were hiding but it was really fun. Captain Marco knows a lot about the area and shared many facts. We caught many little fish and only one big fish a good time was had by all!

  • Natasha Wagner
    Natasha Wagner
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    experiences worth penny!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Marco was amazing very knowledgeable about the area and fishing. Kids are going to be talking about it for years to come. He went above and beyond to make sure they had a good experience. We’d come back to charter with him again.

  • Mark Ellis
    Mark Ellis
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Really Big Striped Bass

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass Late AM on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Wonderful day on the water with Captain Marco, my brother and wife really enjoyed talking with the captain, learned some fishing techniques and caught the largest striper in my life😊 We will definitely be fishing with Keepers again! Mark Ellis

  • Wesley Bradford
    Wesley Bradford
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great kids trip!

    2 Hr. Mackerel + Lobster Trap Demo on July 23, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    We did the 2 hr trip. Captain Marco was awesome with my 4 boys ages 3-11. They had fast action mackeral fishing, fun seeing seals, and had lot of fun pulling up lobster traps and seeing lobsters and crabs.

  • Dennis Kane
    Dennis Kane
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth the early wake up!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Marco was awesome. very engaging with the kids and put us on some big stripers. The added bonus of pulling lobster traps was a nice surprise. Would recommend 10/10. We will be back next year.

  • Heather Deuso
    Heather Deuso
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Memories made

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on August 14, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    A great morning out on the ocean. Everyone was able to catch multiple mackerel and we were lucky enough to bring home lobster and striped bass for dinner. Marco was a great captain! He went above and beyond to ensure all our girls got to be hands on and involved with the fishing trip.

  • Julie Ongaro
    Julie Ongaro
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience!!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass AM on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Marco is such a great fishing guide, super knowledgeable and so awesome with our 12 year old. We had such a fun day out on the water. Will absolutely use him again.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
2023 Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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