Lyla Rose Fishing Charters
+219Lyla 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!
Captain
Matthew Cooney
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+360Angler 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%
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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...
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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...
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First Time Deep Sea Fishing
5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on June 16, 2025
This trip was a gift for my husband's birthday. We were originally scheduled for Memorial day weekend however the we got a nor'easter come through and we were easily able to reschedule without any issue. We got to take our trip today and didn't disappoint! Captain Matt was amazing at helping us through and giving us the pointers we need. We caught fish and had so much fun doing it! We can't get back out there.
This trip was a gift for my husband's birthday. We were originally scheduled for Memorial day weekend however the we got a nor'easter come through and we were easily able to reschedule without any issue. We got to take our trip today and didn't disappoint! Captain Matt was amazing at helping us through and giving us the pointers we need. We caught fish and had so much fun doing it! We can't get back out there.
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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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A Fantastic Charter!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 19, 2025
Matt is an excellent captain! He explained what we were fishing for (striper bass), hauled our fish in, & was easygoing (shared information about boats in the harbor, gave restaurant recommendations, & had an upbeat vibe the entire trip). Would book again if we were to return to Gloucester!
Matt is an excellent captain! He explained what we were fishing for (striper bass), hauled our fish in, & was easygoing (shared information about boats in the harbor, gave restaurant recommendations, & had an upbeat vibe the entire trip). Would book again if we were to return to Gloucester!
FAQs about Lyla Rose Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Lyla Rose Fishing Charters?
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid day) (3 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Striped Bass (pm) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (5 hours)
- US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (AM) (5 hours)
- US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (PM) (5 hours)
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - Shark Trip (7 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS Garmin 10” Touch
- Fishfinder Simrad
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Multimedia System
- Ice Box
- Radar Garmin 10" Touch
What's included in the trip price with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (The mate will fillet and package your catch)
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Lyla Rose Fishing Charters offer?
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Lyla Rose Fishing Charters offer?
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Lyla Rose Fishing Charters include:
- Bass (Striped)
- Cod
- Flounder
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Pollock
- Shark (Porbeagle)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Matthew was born and raised in Gloucester, MA and has always had a passion for fishing and boating. He was taught how to fish and lobster at a very young age by his father, who is a lifelong commercial fisherman. The captain began running charters for his father and eventually on head boats out of Gloucester, before setting out on his own boat. For Captain Matthew, sharing his experience and seeing other people enjoy a day on the water just as much as he does is what makes his job rewarding.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
GPS
Garmin 10” Touch
Fishfinder
Simrad
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Multimedia System
Ice Box
Radar
Garmin 10" Touch
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The mate will fillet and package your catch
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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
What’s biting in Gloucester right now
Bass (Striped)
Cod
Flounder
Haddock
Halibut
Pollock
Tuna (Bluefin)