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 Fishing Trips
We offer a variety of different inshore fishing trips ranging from 2 hours up to a 6 hour trip. All trips follow state and federal fishing regulations.
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: $550 (3-5 People)
4 Hours: $450 (1-2 People)
6 Hours: $750 (3-5 People)
6 Hours: $650 (1-2 People)
2 Hour Trip: $325
6 Passengers Max
Our 2-hr tour is a family/beginner oriented trip. Take the kids or your parents out for a fun-filled trip. This trip can also be a sightseeing tour headed towards Kennebunk/Cape Porpoise or towards York/Nubble lighthouse.
Offshore Fishing Trips
Our offshore trips are run from 6am to 2/3pm. We will typically travel out anywhere from 15-26 miles out depending on the bite. Haddock, Pollock, Whiting and Redfish are going to be our main keeper fish, but when cod are in season ,we will target them as well. 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. Dress appropriately for the conditions especially in the early spring and fall where the water temps can become quite cold.
Offshore 8+hours: $1000 (5 people max)
Reservations/Side Notes
Call/text/email or book online to book your trip. Trips run May through October.
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.
Captain Nick's Fishing Charters in Wells Maine, welcomes you aboard.
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 powered by a 325hp Marine Power 350. 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.
Location
355
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. There is also a nice park and playground along the tidal river for those who are not joining the crew fishing or even if you do.