Pro-Level Night Striper Fishing | Wells Harbor

Night Striped Bass Fishing - Wells Harbor

When the sun goes down and most boats head back to dock, that's when the real action starts. Captain Jeff Trudeau's extended half-day night fishing charter is built for anglers who know their way around a rod and want to push their skills to the next level. This isn't your typical tourist trip – we're talking six hours of serious striped bass hunting in the dark waters off Wells Harbor, where trophy fish come alive after sunset. With space for just three anglers, you'll get personalized coaching on advanced techniques while working Maine's most productive night bite. Pack your Maine fishing license and a cooler, because we're going after the big ones.

What to Expect on the Water

We shove off from Wells Harbor at 6:30 PM, right as the golden hour fades and the water starts to cool. Captain Jeff knows these waters like the back of his hand – every ledge, every current break, every spot where stripers stage up to ambush baitfish in the dark. This is a private charter designed for experienced anglers who want to learn the finer points of night fishing. You'll be working with premium gear and learning techniques that separate weekend warriors from serious fishermen. The bite often peaks between 9 PM and midnight, when big stripers move shallow to feed under cover of darkness. We're not just dropping lines and hoping – every move is calculated based on tide, structure, and years of local knowledge.

Advanced Techniques & Tactics

Night fishing for stripers is a whole different game, and Captain Jeff breaks down the advanced tactics that produce consistent results. You'll master live bait rigging techniques that keep your offering looking natural in the current, learn to read structure and tide movement in low light conditions, and understand how to present lures that trigger strikes from wary trophy fish. We're talking about precise lure presentation, understanding how stripers use current and structure to trap baitfish, and reading subtle strikes that happen fast in the dark. All premium rods, reels, and bait are provided, but the real value is in learning to think like a striper after dark. These fish behave completely differently at night – they're more aggressive, less spooky, and willing to chase bigger meals.

Top Catches This Season

Striped bass are the crown jewel of Maine's inshore fishing scene, and night fishing opens up opportunities you simply won't find during daylight hours. These fish can range from schoolie size around 18-20 inches up to true trophies pushing 40+ inches and 30+ pounds. The best action typically runs from late spring through early fall, with peak night fishing happening during the warmer summer months when baitfish are thick and stripers are actively feeding after dark. What makes these fish so exciting to target is their explosive strikes and bulldogging fights – a big striper will make multiple runs and test every bit of your technique. They're smart, structure-oriented fish that require patience and skill to consistently catch. Night fishing gives you the edge because stripers use darkness to their advantage, moving shallow to ambush prey in areas they avoid during daylight. The satisfaction of landing a trophy striper under the stars, knowing you earned it with advanced technique and local knowledge, is what keeps serious anglers coming back.

Time to Book Your Spot

This top-rated night fishing charter fills up fast with repeat customers who know the quality of fishing Captain Jeff delivers. Six hours of advanced instruction, premium gear, and access to Wells Harbor's most productive night bite spots makes this a world-class experience for serious striped bass anglers. You'll leave with new skills, better understanding of night fishing tactics, and hopefully a cooler full of quality fish. The small group size means personalized attention and coaching that you simply can't get on larger boats. If you're ready to take your striper fishing to the next level and learn what separates good anglers from great ones, this is your chance. Bring your Maine fishing license, a cooler for your catch, and get ready for the kind of night fishing that creates lasting memories and better anglers.