Welcome aboard Dead On Sportfishing with Captain Jay – your ticket to an unforgettable adventure on the pristine waters off Gloucester, Massachusetts where an array of exciting species awaits your angling skills! Captain Jay, a retired law enforcement professional and proud veteran of the US Coast Guard, brings his years of experience on the seas to ensure you have a thrilling and safe fishing experience.
Charter the F/V Dead On or Dead On Too for a full day of excitement or customize your trip based on your preferences. Captain Jay is flexible and dedicated to providing the best experience; whether its fishing for Bluefin Tuna where you’ll experience the thrill of battling one of the ocean's most powerful and prized gamefish, or exciting Striped Bass and Bluefish, Pollock and haddock, or a variety of sharks.
Take advantage of the spacious and comfortable deck space of a 35' Terry Jason Downeast to relax during your trip. To enhance your experience, F/V Dead On comes equipped with a grill so feel free to bring your favorite snacks and lunch to keep you energized throughout the day.
Book your Dead On Fishing Charter with Captain Jay now for a day filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the thrill of reeling in your favorite fish. Create lasting memories as you immerse yourself in the world of deep-sea or off-shore fishing under the expert guidance of a true professional. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your Gloucester, MA fishing excursion an experience to remember!
REQUESTS TO MODIFY TARGETED SPECIES AND DEPARTURE HOURS ARE CONSIDERED TO PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 2, 2025
Deep sea/Groundfishing Full Day
Captain Jason was awesome. He keep moving around so we could catch fish. He definitely went above and beyond for the 6 of us. I’m planning on going out again on his boat and would highly recommend taking a trip out on the Dead On…..
Captain Jason was awesome. He keep moving around so we could catch fish. He definitely went above and beyond for the 6 of us....
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Sep 28, 2024
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)
Capt Jay put us on bluefin multiple times and landed a 400lb monster. All of us had a great time. Would highly recommend Dead On.
Capt Jay put us on bluefin multiple times and landed a 400lb monster. All of us had a great time. Would highly recommend Dead...
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Jul 10, 2024
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)
The name of the company Dead on Sport Fishing says it all! It was Dead on the exact experience my family and I wanted! We went on the 12 hrs charter for thw Big daddy Bluefin Tuna! We wasn't able to complete that goal but did catch some pretty large sharks which one fought just as hard as a Tuna. Jay and his helper made this experience one to always remember and itching to come back for more next time we are up this way! Just being able to say that even though we didn't catch any big Tuna says how awesome this charter is and was for us! I HIGHLY recommend this charter to anyone looking for the experience of trying to land a Bluefin Tuna!
The name of the company Dead on Sport Fishing says it all! It was Dead on the exact experience my family and I wanted! We went...
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Aug 11, 2024
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)
We had an amazing experience with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. There are never any guarantees when fishing, but it helps when you got guys that know what they’re doing. And these guys definitely know what they’re doing. We spent the whole day on Capt Jay’s boat and were fortunate enough to hook up and land a beautiful Blue Fin Tuna. What a rush! It’s an experience I won’t soon forget. I’d go fishing with Capt Jay any day of the week. Thanks guys!
We had an amazing experience with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. There are never any guarantees when fishing, but it helps when...
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Watertown, New York
Jul 14, 2023
Striped Bass/Bluefish Full-Day
Having had a captains license on Lake Ontario for over 25 years I feel that I have a feel for what it takes to give clients a memorable day on the water. I think at times as fishing guides we forget that we are really in the people business. Don’t get me wrong, catching lots of fish is the daily goal but safety,convenience and overall attention to detail count a bunch. I’ve known captain Jay for 20 years and have spent countless days deer hunting,duck hunting and talking fishing with him. I’m a complete rookie at salt water fishing but Jay has had the patience to explain to me the ins and outs. I’ve only had the pleasure of fishing with him once but intend to book at least two parties with him this season. My final thought, stick with the professionals!
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Deep sea/Groundfishing Full Day on August 2, 2025
Captain Jason was awesome. He keep moving around so we could catch fish. He definitely went above and beyond for the 6 of us. I’m planning on going out again on his boat and would highly recommend taking a trip out on the Dead On…..
Captain Jason was awesome. He keep moving around so we could catch fish. He definitely went above and beyond for the 6 of us. I’m planning on going out again on his boat and would highly recommend taking a trip out on the Dead On…..
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Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) on September 28, 2024
Capt Jay put us on bluefin multiple times and landed a 400lb monster. All of us had a great time. Would highly recommend Dead On.
Capt Jay put us on bluefin multiple times and landed a 400lb monster. All of us had a great time. Would highly recommend Dead On.
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Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) on July 10, 2024
The name of the company Dead on Sport Fishing says it all! It was Dead on the exact experience my family and I wanted! We went on the 12 hrs charter for thw Big daddy Bluefin Tuna! We wasn't able to complete that goal but did catch some pretty large sharks which one fought just as hard as a Tuna. Jay and his helper made this experience one to always remember and itching to come back for more next time we are up this way! Just being able to say that even though we didn't catch any big Tuna says how awesome this charter is and was for us! I HIGHLY recommend this charter to anyone looking for the experience of trying to land a Bluefin Tuna!
The name of the company Dead on Sport Fishing says it all! It was Dead on the exact experience my family and I wanted! We went on the 12 hrs charter for thw Big daddy Bluefin Tuna! We wasn't able to complete that goal but did catch some pretty large sharks which one fought just as hard as a Tuna. Jay and his helper made this experience one to always remember and itching to come back for more next time we are up this way! Just being able to say that even though we didn't catch any big Tuna says...
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Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) on August 11, 2024
We had an amazing experience with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. There are never any guarantees when fishing, but it helps when you got guys that know what they’re doing. And these guys definitely know what they’re doing. We spent the whole day on Capt Jay’s boat and were fortunate enough to hook up and land a beautiful Blue Fin Tuna. What a rush! It’s an experience I won’t soon forget. I’d go fishing with Capt Jay any day of the week. Thanks guys!
We had an amazing experience with Captain Jay and first mate Matt. There are never any guarantees when fishing, but it helps when you got guys that know what they’re doing. And these guys definitely know what they’re doing. We spent the whole day on Capt Jay’s boat and were fortunate enough to hook up and land a beautiful Blue Fin Tuna. What a rush! It’s an experience I won’t soon forget. I’d go fishing with Capt Jay any day of the week. Thanks guys!
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Watertown, New York
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Striped Bass/Bluefish Full-Day on July 14, 2023
Having had a captains license on Lake Ontario for over 25 years I feel that I have a feel for what it takes to give clients a memorable day on the water. I think at times as fishing guides we forget that we are really in the people business. Don’t get me wrong, catching lots of fish is the daily goal but safety,convenience and overall attention to detail count a bunch. I’ve known captain Jay for 20 years and have spent countless days deer hunting,duck hunting and talking fishing with him. I’m a complete rookie at salt water fishing but Jay has had the patience to explain to me the ins and outs. I’ve only had the pleasure of fishing with him once but intend to book at least two parties with him this season. My final thought, stick with the professionals!
Having had a captains license on Lake Ontario for over 25 years I feel that I have a feel for what it takes to give clients a memorable day on the water. I think at times as fishing guides we forget that we are really in the people business. Don’t get me wrong, catching lots of fish is the daily goal but safety,convenience and overall attention to detail count a bunch. I’ve known captain Jay for 20 years and have spent countless days deer hunting,duck hunting and talking fishing with him. I’m...
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