Penobscot River Bass Fishing: Half Day from Bangor

Cast to smallmouth bass and land what a world-renowned river gives up

A half-day bass fishing activity on the Penobscot River near Bangor, Maine, where you cast from a 17-foot Alumacraft boat with a state-certified guide who supplies all fishing gear and tackle. The guide handles the boat while you fish for smallmouth bass in a river known for 50-fish days. Water, snacks and safety equipment are included.

The experience

You spend four hours on the water casting for smallmouth bass from a custom 17-foot Alumacraft fishing vessel. A state-certified Registered Maine Guide runs the boat and handles the navigation while you work the rod. The Penobscot River is world-renowned for smallmouth bass fishing, and 50-fish days are common. The guide knows where the fish hold and how to position the boat so you get the casts that matter.

The guide provides all your fishing gear and tackle, so you show up and fish. Bottled water, snacks and soft drinks are on board. You'll need your own Maine fishing license before you go. The river's scenery is part of the draw: the Penobscot cuts through Maine's landscape in a way few rivers do, and you see it from the water instead of from the bank.

What’s included

• All fishing gear and tackle.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• soft drinks.
• safety equipment.
• state-certified guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 May 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Jim Neville Outdoors LLC

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day, and the guide does the boat work so you fish the whole time without steering or navigation duties.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of fish will I be casting for on the Penobscot River?

Smallmouth bass. The Penobscot is world-renowned for smallmouth bass fishing, and the guide positions the boat to put you on water where they feed. Fifty-fish days are common on this stretch.

Do I need to bring my own fishing rod and tackle?

No. Your guide provides all fishing gear and tackle, so you arrive ready to cast. You're responsible for obtaining your Maine fishing license before the trip.

How long is the fishing trip?

Four hours on the water. That's the time you spend casting and fishing from the boat. The guide handles all the boat operation and positioning.

What's included in the trip besides the fishing?

Bottled water, snacks and soft drinks are provided on board, along with all safety equipment. The guide is a state-certified Registered Maine Guide who runs the boat and helps you locate fish.