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Benaiah Downeast Guiding Services

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A PATH LESS PADDLED

Guided trips through the waters and woods of Downeast Maine

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Experience Hidden Downeast Few Will Ever See

Experience Hidden Downeast Few Will Ever See

Experience hidden downeast
Maine few will ever see.

Adventures For All Wanderers

Explore Downeast Maine by

water, trail, and quiet places few will ever see

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Guided Canoe, Kayak,

and Ice Fishing Expeditions.

From the crystal-clear depths of secret trout ponds to the winding channels of the Narraguagus drainage, you'll have a front-row seat to the best of Downeast Maine's hunting, fishing, and recreation.

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GUIDED PADDLING

FRESHWATER FISHING

TRAIL EXPLORING

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Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty of Downeast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

The path less paddled. 
Authentic. Remote. Unforgettable.

The path less paddled. 
Authentic. Remote. Unforgettable.

Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty ofDowneast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty ofDowneast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

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Meet Your Guide

Jon Gay

Jonathan Gay is a Registered Maine Guide with triple certifications in Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation. He’s spent a lifetime navigating the rugged Airline corridor and the blueberry barrens of Washington County, developing a deep connection to the land few can match.
 
Before guiding, Jonathan served as an infantry Marine with multiple deployments overseas. His trips are rooted in quiet exploration, local knowledge, and a belief that the best places are often just beyond where most people stop looking.

"I know this land. I can show it to you."

CONTACT JON START PLANNING

"These aren't just trips, they're places I've spent a lifetime learning."

Adventures For All Wanderers

Explore Downeast Maine by

water, trail, and quiet places few will ever see

canoe_C7B485_edited.png
Glacial Kettle Hole 5.JPEG
canoe_C7B485_edited.png

Adventures For All Wanderers

Explore Downeast Maine by

water, trail, and quiet places few will ever see

canoe_C7B485_edited.png

Adventures For All Wanderers

Explore Downeast Maine by

water, trail, and quiet places few will ever see

jon pic_edited.jpg

Jonathan Gay

"I know this land and can show it to you."

doh on ledge homepage_edited.jpg

GUIDED PADDLING

FRESHWATER FISHING

TRAIL EXPLORING

The path less paddled. 
Authentic. Remote. Unforgettable.

Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty ofDowneast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty ofDowneast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

jon pic_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Meet Your Guide

Jon Gay

Jonathan Gay is a Registered Maine Guide with triple certifications in Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation. He’s spent a lifetime navigating the rugged Airline corridor and the blueberry barrens of Washington County, developing a deep connection to the land few can match.
 
Before guiding, Jonathan served as an infantry Marine with multiple deployments overseas. His trips are rooted in quiet exploration, local knowledge, and a belief that the best places are often just beyond where most people stop looking.

"I know this land. I can show it to you."

CONTACT JON START PLANNING

"These aren't just trips, they're places I've spent a lifetime learning."

Glacial Kettle Hole 5.JPEG
Across still water. Through quiet woods. Guided to explore the hidden beauty of Downeast Maine's woodlands, far beyond the bustle of Acadia attractions. Shaped by solitude, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the land.

The path less paddled. 
Authentic. Remote. Unforgettable.

Adventures For All Wanderers

Explore Downeast Maine by

water, trail, and quiet places few will ever see

canoe_C7B485_edited.png
Glacial Kettle Hole 5.JPEG
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ORDER YOUR BENAIAH DOWNEAST MERCH HERE

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REVIEWS

AMELIA BLACKWOOD, OR

DATE:

2035

RATING:

4/5

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RAFAEL MORENO-DIAZ, TX

DATE:

2035

RATING:

5/5

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EVELYN ZHAO, MA

DATE:

2035

RATING:

4/5

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DESMOND O'SULLIVAN, WA

DATE:

2035

RATING:

5/5

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