Fishing time is a precious commodity, and research shows that many people who travel to a new area to fish, often leave disappointed. Sometimes the timing of their visit is wrong, or their fishing techniques and tackle are inappropriate. Other times, the location they select to fish is not ideal or the lodging or guides that they book do not meet their expectations.

To help alleviate these problems, fishing travel consultants can be found in many popular angling destinations around the world. I am one of the only trip planners in Maine and have been in operation since my book, A Fisherman’s Guide to Maine, came out in May 2004.

My services can be as simple as providing advice and topographical maps for a weekend backpacking trip to a remote trout pond, or as complex as arranging a week-long itinerary at full-service lodges for anglers interested in my ‘Grand Slam’ tour of Maine fishing.

My minimum fee is $80, plus the cost of any maps or other materials that I send you. Each trip that I plan is different though, so the final cost depends on what you want to do. Budget-minded anglers really like this service because oftentimes you can get a full week's worth of Maine fishing ideas for the cost of a single day of guided fishing. To enlist my trip planning services, please click the button below.