This Maine City Was Named Best Fishing Spot in the State

There are so many great spots in Maine to cast a line and spend a day fishing, but this particular place is turning some heads!

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Maine is full of incredible fishing spots, and everyone has their own favorite. While this list highlights one publication's picks, the best fishing spot is truly wherever you enjoy the most.

Given all that, how do we determine what makes one fishing spot in Maine better than all the others?

FishingBooker compiled its list of the best fishing towns in 38 states by analyzing data from over 100,000 fishing trips and reviews from the past year. They scored towns based on six criteria, including the number of fishing charters, reviews, bookings, guide awards, and trip prices, ensuring each location had at least one booking in the last 365 days. Each town was scored within its state, with a maximum of 60 points possible, creating a ranking of top fishing destinations.

Now that we've clarified that, before we reveal the top spot, let’s take a look at FishingBooker’s top 10 list. What other places in Maine made the cut?

Maine is full of amazing towns and cities, and while they didn’t take the top spot, places like Phippsburg, Kittery, Freeport, South Portland, Lincoln, Old Town, Oakland, Topsham, and Auburn still made the list.

Alright, with that covered, where in our Pine Tree State is being called the best place to fish heading into 2025?

According to FishingBooker and their list of ‘The Best Fishing Towns in Each US State in 2024,’ the number one spot in Maine to fish is Saco.

So, there you have it! Heading into 2025, Saco has been named the best ‘town’ in Maine for fishing, according to FishingBooker.

What are your thoughts on FishingBooker’s pick? Do you agree, or would you have chosen a different spot? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.