Welcome
Captain Nick's Fishing Charters Wells, Maine
Booking for 2025!
May - October
Boat leaves from the town dock
at the end of Harbor Road
(355 Harbor Rd, Wells ME)
About Us
Inshore/Striped Bass Fishing
TRIP PRICES ARE FOR THE WHOLE BOAT
Striped Bass/Mackerel/Bluefish. On these trips, we will cruise and fish the scenic coast along the cliffs of York and Ogunquit or the sandy beaches of Wells up to Walkers Point in Kennebunkport. We will stop for some fresh Mackerel, our top choice bait for Striped Bass.
4 Hours: $525 (1-2 People)
4 Hours: $625 (3-5 People)
6 Hours: $900 (1-2 People)
6 Hours: $1000 (3-5 People)
Family 2 Hours
This is a great opportunity to take the family out on the water. We can customize this trip for either sightseeing, lobster demos, fishing, or a mix. We stay closer to the harbor for those who are worried about being out too far. Typically, these trips start midday or evening if you want to fish; that way we can locate the fish bite during the longer trips to maximize your catch probability.
No lobster demos on Sundays
2 Hours: $400 (6 People Max)
Offshore Fishing Trips
Our offshore trips run start at 6am. We will typically travel out anywhere from 15-26 miles out depending on the bite. We target: Haddock, Pollock, Whiting and Redfish while some other fish we may catch are Hake, Cusk, Monkfish, or on a rare chance, a halibut. All legal fish will be filleted for you at sea or at the dock. You are encouraged to bring a lunch, snacks, and beverages. Large coolers please keep in your vehicle please. Dress appropriately for the conditions especially in the early spring and fall where the water temps can become quite cold.
Offshore 8+hours: $1400 (5 people max)
Reservations/Side Notes
Call/text/email or book online to book your trip. Trips run May through October.
Life Jackets required for children 12 and under!
New for 2026
Please reserve at least 48 hours in advance and your best chances are to book week prior as spots fill fast during the peak season. Deposit is required, amount based on trip length. Balance due at the time of trip, cash is preferred, but we do accept credit cards and Venmo . Reservations are first come first serve. Trip times can vary based on weather, tide, and bookings. Online bookings please start at 5-7am. What you book online may be adjusted to fit our schedule. Fishing tends to favor the early risers. Please give 24 notice prior to the trip if you need to cancel. If the trip is canceled by us due to weather or any unexpected circumstance, will will do our best to reschedule. If we cannot reschedule any trip we will recommend another reputable Charter company out of the harbor. There are no guarantees on catching fish. That being said, Captain Nick will try his best to make the day fun regardless.
You're welcome to BYOBeer, NO hard alcohol allowed. Please be responsible and under control. The captain has the right to bring the boat back early to the dock if anyone is deemed to be too unsafe to themselves or others with no reimbursement.
Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. Waters are available if you forget to bring any. Please dress for the weather and we can not guarantee you or anything will stay dry. Please no extra large coolers.
Any legal fish you want to keep can be filleted at the dock and we provide bags. We also encourage catch and release of striped bass on our inshore trips.
Captain Nick Cell: (207) 205-9545
Email: Captainnick4953@gmail.com
We will contact you as soon as possible.
The Captain
Captain Nick has been taking anglers of all ages, abilities, and disabilities striper fishing in Wells fishing for over 15 years, out of beautiful Wells Harbor, Maine. A native of Southampton Massachusetts, Nick has been traveling to Maine since he was a toddler. Spending summers in Ogunquit as often as his Grandmother would take him, he grew to love the area. Fishing with his brother and grandfather off the Ogunquit bridge and Wells Harbor jetty, Nick developed a passion for striped bass fishing.
During his studies as a fish and wildlife major at Paul Smith's College in New York, he was introduced to Capt. Whit of Captain Satch and Sons Fishing charters Wells Maine and started employment there in 2010. Starting as a mate, he quickly earned the title of Maine Tidewater Guide and then earned his U.S.C.G. 50 ton Master Inland license.
The Mate
Meet our newest mate Link. This greenhorn will be learning the ropes and hopefully not tugging on them. He will be available on on select dates as he learns the way.
Miss Penelope
Added to the roster in 2024, Miss Penelope, a 2001 Shamrock 270 Open. With plenty of room to fish all around, portta-potty, and high sides, you can fish comfortably. Very excited to be in this millennium with her and hope for many years of enjoyment.
Miss Helen
Miss Helen returned back to the fleet in 2025. She will be used part time in 2026. Don't let the looks fool you, she is old and loud but can catch the fish. Porta potty available for those who dare.
Location
362 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME
We are located on the main pier just past the Harbormasters office. Free parking is available in the dirt lot on the left driving down to the harbor with the boat trailers. Bathrooms are located just across from the dirt lot in the grey outbuilding. Across from the dirt lot is Wells Harbor Park, which is nice park with playground along the tidal river. Great for those who are not joining the crew fishing or if you are looking to do something once you leave the boat like bird watching, trail walks, or swimming.