Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (361 reviews)

54 Wheeler Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States–

Gloucester, MA, United States

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28 feet

4.9/5 (361 reviews)

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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!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Pickup included

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Pickup included

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Rating

4.9

361 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

99%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

93%

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Rebekah O'Neil

New York, US

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Member since 2019

5.0

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Highly recommend! 👏 Family Friendly!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We had a wonderful experience with Captain Matt and the Lyda Rose crew! We booked a shorter 3 hour charter early in the season to see how our 9 year old would do, and it was the perfect trip for our family. Captain Matt was experienced, personable, and very positive throughout the entire trip.

First mate Hayden was also great and very helpful with baiting hooks, casting lines, and making the experience easy and enjoyable for everyone. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and had a nice warm area inside while moving from spot to spot.

We had a great time and can't wait to come back for a longer trip. Highly recommend!

Larry Nelson

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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alot of types of fish in a short amount of time

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:00 AM on May 9, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

We booked this trip for our 10 year old to do some saltwater fishing. we had done the bigger boats where there is 50 or so people on it and you all go for haddock which is fun but we wanted something where he could see different types of fish and fishing. while on the boat with captain Matt we were able to go to 4 different spots and our 10 year old son was ecstatic to catch 4 different species. unfortunately only 1 was one we were allowed to keep worth eating but it was about the catching experience for him. we have already decided to book 1 or 2 more longer trips with captain Matt as our son thought we needed more time fishing to find more  fish.

Allyse Wiencek

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

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Wonderful afternoon fishing experience!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Matthew Cooney was knowledgeable and personable! I purchased the 3 hour inshore trip for my son and nephew’s 13th birthdays and they expressed it was an unforgettable experience! Captain took is to catch bait first and the boys quickly filled the bucket with 20+ mackerel (3-5 per cast)! They both reeled keeper strippers while I enjoyed the ocean breeze, sunshine and picturesque landscapes. This was my first ocean fishing trip and I found it safe, fun and educational! I would highly recommend and hope to return for a longer trip in the near future.

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Steve Killian

Colorado, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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What A Trip It Was!!!!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 27, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

We began our day with a delicious breakfast at Mom’s Kitchen—highly recommended for its cozy atmosphere and great food. Shortly afterward, we met Captain Matt at the dock and set off on our adventure. Within just 20 minutes, we were already reeling in fish!

My daughter was thrilled, catching mackerel three at a time and having an absolute blast. Even my wife managed to land two fish on a single hook! Captain Matt was exceptional—friendly, patient, and wonderful with children. His enthusiasm and expertise made the entire outing unforgettable.

This was a truly special experience for our family, and one we’ll cherish for years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend this excursion to anyone, especially families looking to create lasting memories on the water.

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Stacy Sheppard

West Virginia, US

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Member since 2022

5.0

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The Perfect Day at Sea!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:00 AM on July 23, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

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!

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Nov 15

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Nov 15

US $650

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $650

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Full Day Trip – Deep Sea

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Nov 15

US $850

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $850

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Shark Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

12 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Nov 15

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9

361 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (424)

What anglers say

99%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

93%

Caught fish

All reviews (361)

Filter

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Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 361 reviews

Rebekah O'Neil

New York, US

Member since 2019

5.0

Verified

New

Highly recommend! 👏 Family Friendly!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We had a wonderful experience with Captain Matt and the Lyda Rose crew! We booked a shorter 3 hour charter early in the season to see how our 9 year old would do, and it was the perfect trip for our family. Captain Matt was experienced, personable, and very positive throughout the entire trip.

First mate Hayden was also great and very helpful with baiting hooks, casting lines, and making the experience easy and enjoyable for everyone. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and had a nice warm area inside while moving from spot to spot.

We had a great time and can't wait to come back for a longer trip. Highly recommend!

Larry Nelson

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

New

alot of types of fish in a short amount of time

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:00 AM on May 9, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

We booked this trip for our 10 year old to do some saltwater fishing. we had done the bigger boats where there is 50 or so people on it and you all go for haddock which is fun but we wanted something where he could see different types of fish and fishing. while on the boat with captain Matt we were able to go to 4 different spots and our 10 year old son was ecstatic to catch 4 different species. unfortunately only 1 was one we were allowed to keep worth eating but it was about the catching experience for him. we have already decided to book 1 or 2 more longer trips with captain Matt as our son thought we needed more time fishing to find more  fish.

Allyse Wiencek

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Wonderful afternoon fishing experience!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Matthew Cooney was knowledgeable and personable! I purchased the 3 hour inshore trip for my son and nephew’s 13th birthdays and they expressed it was an unforgettable experience! Captain took is to catch bait first and the boys quickly filled the bucket with 20+ mackerel (3-5 per cast)! They both reeled keeper strippers while I enjoyed the ocean breeze, sunshine and picturesque landscapes. This was my first ocean fishing trip and I found it safe, fun and educational! I would highly recommend and hope to return for a longer trip in the near future.

Reported catch:

Steve Killian

Colorado, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

What A Trip It Was!!!!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 27, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

We began our day with a delicious breakfast at Mom’s Kitchen—highly recommended for its cozy atmosphere and great food. Shortly afterward, we met Captain Matt at the dock and set off on our adventure. Within just 20 minutes, we were already reeling in fish!

My daughter was thrilled, catching mackerel three at a time and having an absolute blast. Even my wife managed to land two fish on a single hook! Captain Matt was exceptional—friendly, patient, and wonderful with children. His enthusiasm and expertise made the entire outing unforgettable.

This was a truly special experience for our family, and one we’ll cherish for years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend this excursion to anyone, especially families looking to create lasting memories on the water.

Reported catch:

Stacy Sheppard

West Virginia, US

Member since 2022

5.0

Verified

The Perfect Day at Sea!

3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:00 AM on July 23, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

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!

Reported catch:

FAQs about Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Cabin cruisers

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

28 ft

Year built

1987

Restored in

2018

Boat manufacturer

BHM

Boat type

Downeast

Engine model

Volvo

1 x 200HP

Max cruising speed

17 knots

Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

Rating

Anglers' gallery (424)

What anglers say

All reviews (361)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (424)

What anglers say

All reviews (361)

FAQs about Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

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