how we create your perfect maine experience
At Bold Coast Guide Co., every adventure begins with a conversation. Before we ever set foot on a trail, cast a line, or dip a canoe paddle into the water, we take time to understand what matters most to you.
What does your perfect Maine adventure look like? Are you solo or planning for you and your family or friends? How many people are in your party? Are you looking for a single or multi day adventure? Is it hiking through quiet spruce forests, paddling Maine’s rivers and streams, or chasing stripers in tidal waters? Maybe it’s a mix of all three. Maybe it’s something else. We listen to your interests, your experience level, and the pace you want for your day outdoors.
Step 1: We Listen
Your adventure starts with a simple question: What inspires you? From there, we dive deeper — your favorite activities, your comfort level with gear, and any special goals you have for your trip. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. It’s about crafting something that feels authentic to you.
Step 2: We Design
Once we understand your vision, we create a personalized itinerary. Every detail — from timing and location to gear and safety — is tailored to your preferences. Whether it’s a sunrise paddle, a full-day fishing excursion, or a multi-sport adventure, we design it with care.
Step 3: We Guide
On the day of your adventure, we’re not just leading the way. We’re sharing stories, teaching skills, and connecting you to Maine’s wild beauty. Because guiding isn’t just about the destination — it’s about creating an experience that stays with you long after the day ends.
Our Promise
If we’re not the right fit or don’t offer the exact experience you’re seeking, we’ll help you find the guide who can. For us, it’s about more than business — it’s about making sure your Maine adventure is everything you hoped for.
Ready to Start Planning your Handcrafted Maine Adventure? Email mike@boldcoastguides.com.
Discover Adventure with Bold Coast Guide Co.
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Hiking Maine’s Bold Coast is a true backcountry coastal experience, with remote headlands, dense spruce forest, and rugged terrain where conditions can change quickly. Unlike Acadia National Park, with its busy, well-marked trails, the Bold Coast demands planning, local knowledge, and respect for weather, tides, and footing.
With Bold Coast Guide Co., we provide safe access to places few people ever see. Our guided hikes emphasize route selection, pacing, and seasonal awareness, helping guests explore confidently while honoring the wild character of this coast. Winter hiking brings added solitude and challenge, revealing the Bold Coast at its most raw and unforgettable.
Handcrafted DownEast Paddling Adventures
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Canoeing DownEastMaine’s lakes and streams is a backcountry paddling experience, offering a quiet way to travel through remote waters shaped by forest, granite, and weather. Unlike more developed paddling destinations, these inland routes—connected lakes, slow rivers, and narrow thoroughfares—require thoughtful paddling, route awareness, and an understanding of wind, current, and access points. That sense of remoteness is what makes them special.
With Bold Coast Guide Co., our canoe trips emphasize safe access to places few people ever reach. We focus on route selection, efficient travel, portages, and pacing, helping guests move confidently through Downeast waters while respecting the landscape. Each trip is handcrafted to the season, conditions, and the experience level of the group.
Wildlife Cruises on Maine’s Bold Coast
Explore Maine’s Bold Coast a Registered Maine Guide
Wildlife Cruises on Maine’s Bold Coast
Puffin cruises to Petit Manan Lighthouse offer a rare opportunity to experience seabirds and coastal wildlife in one of Maine’s most iconic and protected settings. The island and surrounding ledges are accessible only by boat, with offshore waters shaped by tide, weather, and exposed rock. During the nesting season, these waters are home to Atlantic puffins, razorbills, terns, seals, and other marine life, rewarding careful observation and respectful travel.
Puffin cruises Petit Manan Lighthouse offer a rare opportunity to experience seabirds and coastal wildlife in one of Maine’s most iconic and protected settings. The island and surrounding ledges are accessible only by boat, with offshore waters shaped by tide, weather, and exposed rock. During the nesting season, these waters are home to Atlantic puffins, razorbills, terns, seals, and other marine life, rewarding careful observation and respectful travel.
Sightseeing and Fishing Charters coming soon, pending completion of additional licensing requirements. In the meantime, we’re happy to refer guests to a trusted, licensed Maine guide for immediate availability.
Fishing Maine’s Coastline
Fishing Down East Lakes and Streams
Wildlife Cruises on Maine’s Bold Coast
Striper fishing along Maine’s Bold Coast is a hands-on, tide-driven experience shaped by current, structure, and seasonal movement. Rocky shorelines, rips, ledges, river mouths, and nearshore waters create prime striped bass habitat, rewarding anglers who understand timing, presentation, and changing conditions.
With Bold Coast Guide Co., our striper trips can be tailored to spin fishing or fly fishing, from the boat or the coastline, depending on conditions and preference. We focus on local knowledge of tides, structure, and fish behavior, along with safe positioning and effective techniques, to give guests a productive and authentic day on the water. Each trip is paced to conditions and experience level, offering a true Bold Coast fishing experience.
Striper fishing trips coming soon, pending completion of additional licensing requirements. In the meantime, we’re happy to refer guests to a trusted, licensed Maine guide for immediate availability.
Fishing Down East Lakes and Streams
Fishing Down East Lakes and Streams
Fishing Down East Lakes and Streams
Fishing DownEast Maine offers classic waters, quiet surroundings, and a strong connection to tradition. From cold, clear rivers to expansive lakes, this region is defined by wild fish, changing conditions, and a pace that rewards observation and patience. Iconic waters like Grand Lake Stream and Grand Lake provide opportunities for landlocked salmon, brook trout, and smallmouth bass in settings that remain largely unchanged.
With Bold Coast Guide Co., our trips can be tailored to traditional spin fishing or fly fishing, depending on preference, conditions, and season. We guide on Grand Lake Stream, Grand Lake, and surrounding waters, focusing on reading water, presentation, and effective techniques from shore, wading, or boat as conditions allow. Each trip is thoughtfully paced and tailored to experience level, offering a handcrafted fishing experience rooted in d Maine.
Fishing trips coming soon, pending completion of additional licensing requirements. In the meantime, we’re happy to refer guests to a trusted, licensed Maine guide for immediate availability.