Make some memories in Orland and go fishing with Northern Approach Guide Service.
- Trips from:US $300
Spend the day with Northern Approach Guide Service and see what's biting in Orland! With Maine Guide Elias Allen, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide chasing fish! Top targets include Salmon, Lake trout, Brook Trout Largemouth Bass
"If you like nice, patient, knowledgeable dudes who lead you right to the fish…Well, Elias might be your guy." — Nick,Trips from:US $350Marsh River Outfitters
Belfast: 33 min drive from OrlandSpend the day with Marsh River Outfitters getting to know the waters along Maines senic coast fishing from Casco Bay up to Belfast and Blue Hill depending on the time of the season! Professional master Maine guide captain Andrew Gibbs or one of our
"We had an absolutely great time with Marsh River Outfitters!" — Allison,Trips from:US $550- Angler's Choice
Acadia Luxury Outfitters
Mount Desert: 46 min drive from OrlandMake an adventure out of your next trip to Mount Desert Island and go fishing with Acadia Luxury Outfitters. Your guide for the day is Justin, allowing you to benefit from his knowledge and experience.
"We had an awesome day on the water with Justin! He was a fantastic guide who worked hard all day to keep us on fish and made sure my son had a great experience." — Charlie,Trips from:US $300 Island Glow Charters – Fish Acadia
Mount Desert: 47 min drive from OrlandFish Acadia Deep Sea Fishing Charters is located in Northeast Harbor, Maine and is ready to take you on an exhilarating adventure where the scenery will fill your senses and revive your soul! Capt.
"We had an unbelievable time with Captain Luke! Caught tons of cod and pollock the entire time." — Hannah,Trips from:US $700Jim Neville Outdoors – Ice Fishing
Orono: 50 min drive from OrlandCome break the winter blues with Jim Neville Outdoors and get ready for a fun day of ice fishing in Orono, Maine! Your guide for the day, Jim Neville, is an avid ice fisherman with a knack for locating the most elusive species under the frozen lake.
"Jim is a very knowledgeable guide that made the experience a lot of fun!" — Paul,Trips from:US $275Jim Neville Outdoors - Bass Fishing
Old Town: 49 min drive from OrlandGet ready to explore one of the premier Smallmouth fisheries of the East Coast with Jim Neville Outdoors! Your guide for the day is a dedicated angler who never stops fishing.
"Captain jim got us on fish right away. From moment we met at dock, all around great for me and my son." — Joshua,Trips from:US $275Prey Drive Guide Service
Blue Hill: 26 min drive from OrlandBook your next trip with Prey Drive Guide Services and find out what fishing in Blue Hill or Belfast is all about.
"We had an awesome time celebrating my son’s birthday! It was me and three 16-year-old boys, and our captain definitely earned a little extra credit for surviving the teenage commentary all day!" — Marie,Trips from:US $550Maine Wilderness Fishing Bar Harbor
Ellsworth: 24 min drive from OrlandFreshwater Fishing Adventure – Bar Harbor Region.
"Joe is a very knowledgeable guide with the best electronics, boat and gear one could wish for." — Russell,Trips from:US $400
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Fishing in Orland
Orland is a small Downeast hub where quiet lakes, clear ponds, and tidal rivers meet—making it a smart base for Orland fishing charters. Set between Alamoosook Lake, Toddy Pond, and Craig Pond, it offers easy access to classic Maine freshwater action, from bass and perch to cold-water trout and salmon. Calm mornings here are perfect for casting along rocky shorelines, probing drop-offs, or trolling deeper basins as the sun climbs.
What sets Orland apart is the variety within minutes of town. Work the weedlines and coves for aggressive smallmouth and chain pickerel, then switch gears to chase lake trout or landlocked salmon suspended over deep, gin-clear water. In spring, river herring (alewives) pulse through local fishways, drawing eagles overhead and predators below, and through summer the evening topwater bite can be electric when forage schools push shallow.
If you're eager to mix freshwater with salt, you're in luck: Penobscot Bay lies just down the road. As waters warm, striped bass ride the tides into the bay and lower river, offering tide-driven opportunities around current seams, ledges, and beaches. Local captains time trips to moving water, match the hatch with plugs or flies, and adjust quickly when conditions shift—one reason Orland fishing charters are popular with both first-timers and seasoned anglers. Whether you're after a quiet family outing, a multi-species day, or a focused mission for stripers or salmonids, Orland delivers four-season flexibility, scenic water, and the authentic Maine fishing experience.









