Lyla Rose Fishing Charters
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters welcomes you to Gloucester, Massachusetts and offers you a wide range of fun and enjoyable fishing trips. Come aboard with Captain Matthew Cooney and see what the fish-rich inshore and offshore waters, rivers, and wrecks of Gloucester have to offer. Your captain is eager to take you on your next fishing adventure and make your experience the best possible. Join him and create some lovely memories fishing with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters!
Your trip will start on a 28’ BHM downeaster built in Brooklin Maine, a comfortable vessel running on a 200 HP Volvo diesel engine with enough room to carry 4 guests, not including a first mate who will also join your trip. Its navigation technology includes Garmin 10” Touch GPS and Simrad fishfinder, as well as a two VHF radios and Garmin Radar. The boat has a toilet, kitchen, and bed. To make your comfort and fishing experience even better, there is a TV you can use, as well as an ice-box and a livewell.
On your trip, you can target Bluefin Tuna, Haddock, Striped Bass, Cod, Pollock, Halibut, Flounder, as well as Porbeagle Shark. Using light and heavy tackle, you will attract your prey by bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging. You can either keep or release the fish you catch.
Captain Matthew will provide you with all the fishing gear and licenses, and the first mate will clean, fillet, and package your catch. The only things you should bring on your trip are the snacks and drinks of your choice.
Visit Lyla Rose Fishing Charters and have a first-rate fishing experience in Gloucester!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (374)
+371Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
93%
Jul 23, 2025
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid day)
The Perfect Day at Sea!
I wish I could give Captain Matthew more than 5 stars! This was my first time offshore fishing and I have been traveling New England for the last 2 weeks. I believe this was my favorite day of vacation! The weather was beautiful. The water was calm. Parking was free and easy to find. I drove from my hotel which was about 25 minutes away and I was totally unfamiliar with the area. My son (age 12) and myself (middle aged mom) booked this trip online. My husband was supposed to join us but had a last minute work thing to do and had to cancel. I am not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive about going out to sea with an unfamiliar man on my own, but I couldn’t have been more wrong! Captain Matthew was respectful and professional. I was immediately at ease. He is really personable and he explained things well. First, we caught our own bait (mackerel and pollock) and then went after the striped bass. We didn’t have a lot of luck at the first spot, so he drove us over to another area. We immediately starting catching fish. Some big ones! We each caught one that fit the parameters of keeping. He took care of everything for us including putting me in touch with someone who could ship our fish home. (We live several hundred miles away). We had such a great time! I cannot wait to do it again! If you are a group of girls or a mom with kids, do not hesitate to book this trip!
I wish I could give Captain Matthew more than 5 stars! This was my first time offshore fishing and I have been traveling New England...
Jul 8, 2025
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
Strippers and Buns!
My grandson and I went fishing with Captain Matt and had the time of our lives! We caught five good size striped bass and they each gave us a good fight to bring in. My grandson, who’s 14, caught three of them and it was the highlight of our trip for him. Captain Matt was terrific! He had great equipment, nice boat and knew the right places to find the fish. Before we went out, we had breakfast next door to his dock at Mom’s, which I highly recommend, and they gave us a cinnamon bun to give to Captain Matt. He insisted to show that off with our fish in our pictures! LOL! I recommend Matt and the Lyla Rose highly! ( and Mom’s)
My grandson and I went fishing with Captain Matt and had the time of our lives! We caught five good size striped bass and they...
Jul 7, 2025
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
A beautiful day on the ocean
Capt Matt was great from the moment we booked with him. He was responsive to all emails and replied very quickly. His communication was great and our overall experience was awesome for it being our first time out. The only small con is we had 4 people in our group and it would have been nice if we all could have fished together but we had to take turns, 2 at a time. This didn’t sway the overall experience in a bad way though because we did have a good time! We would definitely recommend Capt Matt to others and would visit again!! Thank you for making our first experience a good one!
Capt Matt was great from the moment we booked with him. He was responsive to all emails and replied very quickly. His communication...
Captain replied
Aug 3, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
Perfect day
My 12 y.o. Had been begging to go fishing in the ocean so we booked the Lyla Rose for a bday present. The weather was perfect, Matt was a very proficient and professional guide and we caught a few stripers. The best part was both of my sons each caught a striper. I highly recommend Matt and the Lyla Rose!
My 12 y.o. Had been begging to go fishing in the ocean so we booked the Lyla Rose for a bday present. The weather was perfect,...
Jul 9, 2025
5 Hour Trip - Striped Bass (pm)
Fun Dad/Daughter Trip
Had a great afternoon trip with Captain Matt. While fishing was a bit slow at times, Captain Matt’s effort and attitude went above and beyond. In the end, my daughter reeled in the largest catch of her life which made the day memorable and special. We’ll be back for another trip soon.
Had a great afternoon trip with Captain Matt. While fishing was a bit slow at times, Captain Matt’s effort and attitude went above...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (374)
+371Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The Perfect Day at Sea!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid day) on July 23, 2025
I wish I could give Captain Matthew more than 5 stars! This was my first time offshore fishing and I have been traveling New England for the last 2 weeks. I believe this was my favorite day of vacation! The weather was beautiful. The water was calm. Parking was free and easy to find. I drove from my hotel which was about 25 minutes away and I was totally unfamiliar with the area. My son (age 12) and myself (middle aged mom) booked this trip online. My husband was supposed to join us but had a last minute work thing to do and had to cancel. I am not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive about going out to sea with an unfamiliar man on my own, but I couldn’t have been more wrong! Captain Matthew was respectful and professional. I was immediately at ease. He is really personable and he explained things well. First, we caught our own bait (mackerel and pollock) and then went after the striped bass. We didn’t have a lot of luck at the first spot, so he drove us over to another area. We immediately starting catching fish. Some big ones! We each caught one that fit the parameters of keeping. He took care of everything for us including putting me in touch with someone who could ship our fish home. (We live several hundred miles away). We had such a great time! I cannot wait to do it again! If you are a group of girls or a mom with kids, do not hesitate to book this trip!
I wish I could give Captain Matthew more than 5 stars! This was my first time offshore fishing and I have been traveling New England for the last 2 weeks. I believe this was my favorite day of vacation! The weather was beautiful. The water was calm. Parking was free and easy to find. I drove from my hotel which was about 25 minutes away and I was totally unfamiliar with the area. My son (age 12) and myself (middle aged mom) booked this trip online. My husband was supposed to join us but had...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Strippers and Buns!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 8, 2025
My grandson and I went fishing with Captain Matt and had the time of our lives! We caught five good size striped bass and they each gave us a good fight to bring in. My grandson, who’s 14, caught three of them and it was the highlight of our trip for him. Captain Matt was terrific! He had great equipment, nice boat and knew the right places to find the fish. Before we went out, we had breakfast next door to his dock at Mom’s, which I highly recommend, and they gave us a cinnamon bun to give to Captain Matt. He insisted to show that off with our fish in our pictures! LOL! I recommend Matt and the Lyla Rose highly! ( and Mom’s)
My grandson and I went fishing with Captain Matt and had the time of our lives! We caught five good size striped bass and they each gave us a good fight to bring in. My grandson, who’s 14, caught three of them and it was the highlight of our trip for him. Captain Matt was terrific! He had great equipment, nice boat and knew the right places to find the fish. Before we went out, we had breakfast next door to his dock at Mom’s, which I highly recommend, and they gave us a cinnamon bun to give...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A beautiful day on the ocean
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 7, 2025
Capt Matt was great from the moment we booked with him. He was responsive to all emails and replied very quickly. His communication was great and our overall experience was awesome for it being our first time out. The only small con is we had 4 people in our group and it would have been nice if we all could have fished together but we had to take turns, 2 at a time. This didn’t sway the overall experience in a bad way though because we did have a good time! We would definitely recommend Capt Matt to others and would visit again!! Thank you for making our first experience a good one!
Capt Matt was great from the moment we booked with him. He was responsive to all emails and replied very quickly. His communication was great and our overall experience was awesome for it being our first time out. The only small con is we had 4 people in our group and it would have been nice if we all could have fished together but we had to take turns, 2 at a time. This didn’t sway the overall experience in a bad way though because we did have a good time! We would definitely recommend Capt...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Perfect day
5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on August 3, 2025
My 12 y.o. Had been begging to go fishing in the ocean so we booked the Lyla Rose for a bday present. The weather was perfect, Matt was a very proficient and professional guide and we caught a few stripers. The best part was both of my sons each caught a striper. I highly recommend Matt and the Lyla Rose!
My 12 y.o. Had been begging to go fishing in the ocean so we booked the Lyla Rose for a bday present. The weather was perfect, Matt was a very proficient and professional guide and we caught a few stripers. The best part was both of my sons each caught a striper. I highly recommend Matt and the Lyla Rose!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun Dad/Daughter Trip
5 Hour Trip - Striped Bass (pm) on July 9, 2025
Had a great afternoon trip with Captain Matt. While fishing was a bit slow at times, Captain Matt’s effort and attitude went above and beyond. In the end, my daughter reeled in the largest catch of her life which made the day memorable and special. We’ll be back for another trip soon.
Had a great afternoon trip with Captain Matt. While fishing was a bit slow at times, Captain Matt’s effort and attitude went above and beyond. In the end, my daughter reeled in the largest catch of her life which made the day memorable and special. We’ll be back for another trip soon.
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