On April 28th, Governor Mills released the plan for reopening Maine and phasing out some of the restrictions currently in place. Here are the cliff notes:
1. Guided fishing trips are permitted if required precautions are taken.
2. People entering Maine will be expected to quarantine for 14 days.
3. No hotels are permitted to receive out of state guests as of now through summer.
4. No gatherings of more than 10 people in June and no more than 50 people in July and August.
There is some talk from the Maine CDC about lifting the quarantine requirement for July and August but that also might be wishful thinking. The hotel lobby is screaming and the government might cave. Who knows?
Here's what this all means for Sweet Action Charters this season. First, I am going to run trips and follow any COVID procedures that I need to. Second, I am still taking reservations. However, I am not going to take anymore deposits. For those of you who have already given a deposit, if you want me to refund you, just let me know. We could also wait and see if something good happens and you are able to come.
Finally, it makes me so damn sad to think of all my repeat clients who come just for a week or two and rent a private cottage/house. I was hoping those folks would still be able to come. I love seeing the same people on the boat from year to year. It's one of the best parts of guiding.
Meanwhile, the Striper Migration continues to swirl northerly. Schoolies are being caught regularly in Rhode Island and are spreading out across the Massachusetts Coast north of Cape Cod. In New Hampshire and Southern Maine, some fish are being caught but those are most likely advanced scouts for the rest of the bunch. Larger schools should start arriving soon.
If you have any questions about all this, please feel free to reach out.
