Anglers looking for a sea-hardened captain and crew that can provide their customers a proper taste of New England fishing need look no further than Captain Matt Cooney and F/V Meredith Jean. Although he runs charters only from April to October, Capt. Matt fishes the Gulf of Maine year-round, catching anything the water has to offer. After 35 years of doing this, he’ll always be able to point to where the fish are and teach you what the best way of getting it out of the water is.
For the day, you’ll become part of the crew of Meredith Jean. She is a classic 35’ North Shore – a very safe, comfortable, and seaworthy vessel. Powered by a 350 HP Isuzu engine and equipped with all the electronic and safety equipment you could think of, this boat will provide you with all the tools necessary for a productive day at sea. The boat’s capacity is 6 guests, excluding crew, who can all fish at the same time. On Tuna trips alone the capacity is limited to 4 guests. The boat also has a private toilet.
On all charter trips, you’ll be provided with top-notch Penn equipment. Depending on the trip and the fish you’re targeting you may be using either live or artificial bait. In either case, you’ll be provided with the bait you need. Live bait is typically caught at the beginning of the trip and bait such as Mackerel and Clam that you’ll be using for tuna fishing and deep-sea fishing will be acquired ahead of the trip.
Also included in the price is your fishing license, meaning all you need to bring with you is a cooler with your choice of food and drinks, non-aerosol sunscreen, and your sunglasses. Please note that the deckhand works for a gratuity, and 15% is customary.
With those few items ticked-off, you’re ready to book your next trip and start planning your fishing adventure with F/V Meredith Jean!
FAQs about F/V Meredith Jean
- US $800 per group - 5hr half day am (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 5hr pm (5 hours)
- US $950 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Fisherman's Feast (7 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip – 4 Anglers Max (8 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (9 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (15 - 20% gratuity appreciated)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Cod
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Pollock
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Wolffish
Meet the Captain
| 21 Fishing Reports |
| ID & license verified |
| 66 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since July 2019 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Cod
Haddock
Halibut
Lobster
Pollock
Bluefin Tuna
Wolffish
Boat specs
North Shore (Downeast) originally built in 1998. Powered by a 350HP Isuzu engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 14 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Listing policies
Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash