About Bar Harbor Fishing Tours
Bar Harbor Fishing Tours is a private charter fishing operation run by Captain Dallas out of Northeast Harbor Marina on Mount Desert Island. The service offers an intimate, personal alternative to the larger party-boat fishing trips that depart from downtown Bar Harbor, with each charter limited to a single group of family or friends.
Each three-hour trip stays close to the scenic Bar Harbor shoreline, combining rod-and-reel deep-sea fishing for mackerel, pollock, and cod with a hands-on lobster-fishing demonstration. Guests watch real lobster traps get hauled and learn about the industry from a working waterman. All fishing licences, tackle, bait, and safety equipment are provided, and if the catch is legal size and in season, guests take their fish home for dinner. The small-boat format is ideal for families with kids who want a genuine fishing experience without a crowded deck.
Captain Dallas has earned a strong reputation for his knowledge of Mount Desert Island's waters and his ability to make the trip fun and educational for all ages. The charter operates from late spring through early autumn, and bookings are made directly by text — no apps, no third-party platforms, just old-fashioned personal service that matches the spirit of a Maine harbour town.
