Registered Maine Guide Courses

River Guide Training - South Branch Penobscot River

                                                                       (Canada Falls)

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a whitewater rafting guide? Northeast Guide Service is the only commerical outfitter licensed to run the Canada Falls section of the South Branch of the Penobscot River. Learn to guide Class V whitewater on one of the steepest, most technical rivers in the Northeastern United States. Employment opportunities may be available upon course completion. Feel free to call us for more information or to sign up.

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Registered Maine Guide Course (Recreation)

A Recreational Maine Guides License allows you to lead non-hunting, non-fishing outdoor trips, which include hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, and other day and overnight trips in the state of Maine. Learn and perfect all you need to know to successfully pass the State-administered test, including Map & Compass, Lost Person, Watercraft Laws, Trip Planning, Safety, Risk Management, Camping, Outdoor Cooking, Rules and Regulations, Kayaking and Canoeing Skills, the Business Side of Guiding, and much more. This course provides the required tools to take the State of Maine-administered written test and oral boards but, of course, cannot guarantee passing. Testing and license fee not included. This is an intensive all-inclusive course with a overnight practical included.  (40-hour course)

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Registered Maine Guide Course (Fishing)

A Registered Maine Fishing Guides License allows you to lead fishing trips on the Maine inland waters and overnight trips related to those fishing trips. Learn about safety, fishing identification, fishing equipment, fish habitat, aquatic vegetation, fishing rules and regulations, and much more. This course provides the required tools to take the State-administered written test and oral boards but, of course, cannot guarantee passing. Testing and license fee not included. (20-hour course)

Registered Maine Guide Course (Fishing) Pricing

• All Registered Maine Guide courses are for ages 18 and older.
• Registered Maine Guide courses provide the required tools to take the State-administered written test and oral boards, but do not guarantee passing.
• Guide preparation courses are not a substitute for hands-on wilderness guiding experience.
• We pride ourselves on small personalized trips and clinics.
• You must sign up for all scheduled programs in advance.
• All equipment, handouts, and Guide Prep manual included.
• Sign up quick! We take only 8 participants for Registered Maine Guide courses.

More information on becoming a Registered Maine Guide