We've been coming here for several years. They have a great lodge, great snowmobiling, while…read moreeverything was without snow this year, it was good in the northern woods of Maine. They are great for long weekends or week stays. You'll see herds of white tail deer in the winter, literally 20-60 at a time. At night while you're outside by the camp fire you can hear the coyotes talking with each other. It's a different kind of quiet most of the time that you can't often experience, it's noticeable and a huge treat. We're looking forward to coming back again next year. Canoeing and kayaking down the river is just treat very relaxing. We've come up on other times in the summer and those in the family who love fishing were totally impressed and had a wonderful time.

I had the pleasure of hiring Jay, his son Matt and uncle Ted the cook for a fully guided moose hunt…read morelast September 2023 and all I can think about is I want to do this again. For 20+ years I had been applying for a Maine Moose Tag with zero luck. 2022 gave me the same results but my friend John was drawn and got a tag, fortunately for me he had already successfully tagged several large moose over 40 years of hunting so he transferred his tag to me. Lucky me Game on! John and I met Jay on route to the hunting camp. From the first moment I met Jay I liked him and knew we had hired the right guide for this one in a life time hunt Jay is one of the nicest people you will ever meet if you come to Maine. When we arrived at camp I didn't know what to expect since we were going to be essentially camping deep into the Maine woods minutes from the border of Canada with no power or running water. We arrived at the Taj Mahal of all Maine tent camps. John and I had our own large private tent with comfortable beds and heat. There was a tent for uncle Ted the cook, a tent for Jay and his son Matt, a kitchen tent, a dining tent, a shower shower tent, and of course a bathroom tent. The only tent we were missing was the game room tent lol. Never expected such an amazing set up. We had every possible thing we could need and Uncle Ted the cook fed us well. Nothing like waking up to a hot pot of coffee and an amazing delicious breakfast every single morning before we went hunting for the day and later that evening coming back to an incredible outdoorsman's dinner. Jay asked us do you want to drive around in a pick up truck and hope to get lucky or do you want to go deep into the woods where I know we will see some amazing moose??? Of course we chose to go deep into the Maine woods and Jay was absolutely right we did see moose. We passed on the few that we saw the first two days but on the third day Jay was calling away, like he did the previous two days and all of a sudden I heard the grunt that stopped the 3 of us in our tracks. The forest grew silent to me and all I could see was the tree tops starting to move. It was amazing to see the tree branches move back-and-forth to hear the branches on the ground snap as this moose approached us. Jay was incredible, he called in this gigantic bull moose too within 60 yards where I was standing patiently waiting. This humongous bull moose, was thrashing and stomping as it stepped out of the woods into a perfect shooting lane. What can I say, Jay gave me the perfect shot. I pulled the trigger and then John sent a second shot into this amazing creature. The bull ran 30 yards and collapsed into the woods. Oh my God we couldn't believe what just happened. The three of us approached this 900 pound moose and stood there in amazement and gratefulness. We were thankful and celebrated our amazing experience. There was no backing up the pickup truck for this hunt. Jay went back and got his son Matt who was scouting where we were suppose to hunt the following day and uncle Ted insisted on joining us back deep in the woods to help us prepare and transport the moose back by sleds, back packs and even a canoe. We took our time and properly butchered this bull moose while of course uncle Ted cooked us yet another delicious meal. Later that evening we celebrated once again at camp with uncle Ted's fine cooking. It was exactly what John and I hoped for, a dream come true and Jay, Matt and uncle Ted delivered 110%. I highly recommend any hunter who is looking for the moose hunt of his or her lifetime to reach out to Jay. Friendly knowledgeable and just a class act. It's true you get what you pay, hope to do this again some day! Eric Pronovost

From the owner: Are you looking for a wild adventure around Augusta, Maine, where you are sure to have a lot of…read morefun? If you love fishing and hunting, we know of a company that you should call when you are ready for a great adventure. If you love fishing and hunting, and have interest in exploring the outdoor settings around Augusta, you should come to Maine Experience Guide Service. Here at Maine Experience Guide Service, we are your number one source for guided hunting and guided fishing in Maine. Here at Maine Experience Guide Service, we have the experience and knowledge to be able to take you out to the best places to hunt whitetail deer and sea ducks or go fishing for striped bass. So if you are looking for a whitetail deer Maine guide, Maine sea duck guide, striper guide in Maine, or Maine lighthouse tours - Maine Experience Guide Service is the place to go. When you come to Maine Experience Guide Service for guided striper fishing or sea duck hunting, you are always guaranteed to have a great time with Maine Experience Guide Service. Here at Maine Experience Guide Service, you will have the experience of a lifetime with a professional and friendly staff that is dedicated to your satisfaction. So come by Maine Experience Guide Service whenever you want to go fishing and hunting around Augusta. We guarantee that you will never have such a great experience with another company other than us, here at Maine Experience Guide Service.

Swan Island is one of most enjoying camping experiences ever! It doesn't hurt that there is a…read morelobster bake available (pre-register) once a month either! I've been to the island just for the lobster bake twice before. I signed up again this year, and when confirming my registration, decided "last minute" to camp overnight! I'm thrilled I did, as I've said the last two times that I wanted to stay for the weekend. Next time, I think I'll stay two or three nights. This is such a peaceful place, with flush toilets and no showers or beach. You can swim off the dock in brackish water ... I'm not sure of the salinity.

Was a great time great food guides an staff very clean accommodation didn't get a bear but had…read moregreat time that's why they call hunting an not killing

Knowledgeable staff. Accommodating guides. Facilities are clean and well kept. Food is delicious…read moreand homemade. Emphasis on guests getting a good experience (successful hunt, successful fishing) for a good price. As with any outdoor adventure, nothing is a guarantee. Thanks Absolutely nothing negative to say. Would love to return.

We had a great time fishing on the Kennebec last weekend. It was a beautiful day - not too hot, not…read moretoo cold, and it was so relaxing drifting down the river and casting for bass. We were in two rafts - Mike and Garrett were our guides. We argued after the trip who had the better guide - both were very knowledgeable, patient, and fun. I was particularly grateful to Mike for the attention he gave my daughter - who wasn't all that sure about fishing! He made sure that she caught some fish, and helped her with how and where to cast to find fish. We shared a good laugh when a fish slipped out of her hands, right into her sweater pocket!! A great day on the Kennebec - we will definitely be back!!

From the owner: Guiding fishing trips in Western Maine. Fly fishing or spin casting, novice or expert. Trout,…read moreSalmon and smallmouth bass, full day, 1/2 day or multi day trips.

Nice people, good fishing, delicious food and a relaxing environment. Definitely a good place to…read moreunwind. Having to head back to "reality" at the end of my stay was the only downside. Even if you don't fly fish (the pond has native brook trout), Tim Pond is a nice spot to relax. The owners and staff are welcoming and helpful, the cabins are rustic but really charming, and there's a lot of natural beauty and wildlife to take in while you're there, whether you're out on the pond, walking some trails, or sitting in a rocking chair on the porch. This year I went up for the fly fishing school taught by Bonnie Holding, who is, among other things, a Master Maine Guide and extremely patient instructor. I had been doubtful about it at first (I went with my boyfriend), but by the end of the weekend I was yanking fish out of that pond just like a pro. If I'd kept any of the fish, the kitchen would have prepared them for me for breakfast the following morning, but I let them all go. Maybe next time. Speaking of food, the freshly-prepared meals are de-LICIOUS (Saturday night: choice of prime rib or scallop-stuffed haddock) and always include a mouth-watering dessert if you've got room (the brownie pudding was in-CREDIBLE!!). (And really, who doesn't make room for dessert? Silly people, that's who.) And then there's the cookie jar, which is always well-stocked and accessible whenEVER you want a fresh chocolate chip cookie. Yum. Each cabin has a bathroom with hot and cold running water (with a toilet, sink & shower), beds with fresh linens, a wood stove (or fireplace), and a cribbage board for just in case. I saw pictures in the library taken in the early 1900s that suggest that some of the cabins may be original to that time period. Definitely adds to the character of the camp, as does the kerosene lantern you can use when the generator shuts off at 10:00 and you're in the middle of a "best-out-of-three" cribbage match. (No, I didn't win.) If you're looking for swank, this isn't it. But if you're looking to unplug, relax, and enjoy some good meals with good people, Tim Pond is the place to go. :)

We could have stayed all day just admiring the beautiful view, enjoying the sun and the refreshing…read morebreeze. I wish I could live on this pond in the summertime. It really is big enough to be a lake and it goes by a couple of different names. It was quiet with just a few people around. A boat ride around the pond is ideal to fully appreciate the beauty of of the area.

Fun trip along the river. River is wide so took a little effort to keep to the correct side of…read moreislands. Rented the luxury tubes. Very comfortable. Got a cooler raft and teether straps. Short ride upto the launch site. And you end back where you parked our car. Saw a bald eagle, but wasn't fast enough with camera. Everyone was nice expected the woman that checked us in was a bit rude to us.

You all know me when I have a great experience I will let you know, if I have an OK experience, I…read morewill tell you about it, but I think this is probably going to be the worst experience and review I've ever had anywhere. My family of 22 booked almost $1000 at the Bethel outdoor adventures in campground for a day of tubing down the river. We were greeted with a long snarl of a face in the main office and while still on the river with multiple family, waiting for us to get off the river, they were yelled at and mistreated by Erin. And when I got off, I went to retrieve my keys to leave, and I was treated as if I was a moron when I tried to explain that I just had given her a fob, not a full set of keys. She treated me like I was a two year-old idiot and was very sassy with me and again with her long snarl of a face. This is not how Customers should ever be treated and you should not be the face of this company. I highly recommend another tubing company if you visit Bethel Maine