Marsh River Charters is owned and operated by Captain Hank DeRuiter, a Registered Maine Master Guide and USCG Licensed Captain. Hank has been guiding fishermen in the coastal waters of mid-coast Maine for 17 + years and has an intimate knowledge of the Kennebec, Sheepscot, New Meadows and Damariscotta Rivers.

Marsh River Charters uses a 24 ft. Grady White Offshore powered by a 2006, 250 HP Yamaha four stroke. This set up is quiet and safe! The boat is equipped with live-wells, Raymarine and Lowrance electronics and GPS color plotters. This gear comes in handy when trying to locate fish and find your way on those foggy mornings.

Captain Hank can accommodate up to six anglers, but only recommends a maximum of four when fishing.

Captain Hank also provides the gear and uses Loomis and St. Crois rods with Shimano and Penn spinning reels. These outfits are selected by Captain Hank for the fish he targets. His tactics include drifting the tidal rips for striper and blue fish using live mackerel, which he catches for the trips. If mackerel can’t be found, he will troll tube-rigs or drift live eels. If fish are showing on the surface, he’ll encourage the use of  soft rubber jigs or top-water poppers. All these tactics work well and produce results.

Captain Hank, operates from the dock at the Kennebec Tavern Marina located in Bath, Maine, the “Official Host City” of the 17 Rivers Striper Tournament.

Marsh River Charters offers 1/2 day trips of up to 6 hrs for $300.00 and full day trips of up to 8 hours for $400.00.

Book your tournament trips early!