Dead On Sportfishing (35') 

5.0/5 (17 reviews)
 31 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States

Dead On Sportfishing (35') 

5.0/5 (17 reviews)
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31 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA, United States

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (21)

Bachelor fishing party
Bachelor fishing party
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Angler rating

16
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
Jason W.
Jason W.
5.0/5

Aug 2, 2025

Deep sea/Groundfishing Full Day

Bachelor fishing party

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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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 3, 2025
Thanks for the review! Great meeting you guys! Look forward to other trips out! Jay

Alexis S.
Alexis S.
5.0/5

Sep 28, 2024

Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)

Awesome Trip with Capt Jay

VERIFIED

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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2024
Great day on the water! Pleasure having your group aboard. Bluefin are the ultimate game fish and you guys caught a real one! Nice work and your welcome back anytime! Jay & Mike

Kerry S.
Kerry S.
5.0/5

Jul 10, 2024

Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED

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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2024
Thank you Kerry! It was awesome meeting you and your family, you guys were so much fun. Although I'm disappointed we didnt hook a giant BFT, it was exciting watching you guys fight off those sharks. We were this close ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ ... Good luck to your son on his future and safe travels! Jay & Scott
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Jared M.
Jared M.
5.0/5

Aug 11, 2024

Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)

Fish on!

VERIFIED

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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 12, 2024
Thank you Jared! It was a pleasure having you and your Dad onboard. We had a great day on the water and congrats on your catch! Enjoy all those steaks!!! Jay & Matt

Bruce B.
Bruce B.

Watertown, New York

5.0/5

Jul 14, 2023

Striped Bass/Bluefish Full-Day

Fishing with Captain J

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...  

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 Bruce B. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 12, 2024
Thank you Bruce!!! Cant wait to put you on a giant bluefin!!! See you again this summer!

Trip availability and prices

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Deep sea/Groundfishing Full Day
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (21)

Bachelor fishing party
Bachelor fishing party
INSANE!
+18

Angler rating

16
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
Jason W.
Jason W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Bachelor fishing party

VERIFIED

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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 Jason W. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 3, 2025
Thanks for the review! Great meeting you guys! Look forward to other trips out! Jay

Alexis S.
Alexis S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Trip with Capt Jay

VERIFIED

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.  

 Alexis S. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2024
Great day on the water! Pleasure having your group aboard. Bluefin are the ultimate game fish and you guys caught a real one! Nice work and your welcome back anytime! Jay & Mike

Kerry S.
Kerry S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED

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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 Kerry S. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2024
Thank you Kerry! It was awesome meeting you and your family, you guys were so much fun. Although I'm disappointed we didnt hook a giant BFT, it was exciting watching you guys fight off those sharks. We were this close ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ ... Good luck to your son on his future and safe travels! Jay & Scott
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Jared M.
Jared M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish on!

VERIFIED

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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 Jared M. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 12, 2024
Thank you Jared! It was a pleasure having you and your Dad onboard. We had a great day on the water and congrats on your catch! Enjoy all those steaks!!! Jay & Matt

Bruce B.
Bruce B.

Watertown, New York

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Captain J

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...  

 Bruce B. recommends Dead On Sportfishing (35')

Mark review as helpful

1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 12, 2024
Thank you Bruce!!! Cant wait to put you on a giant bluefin!!! See you again this summer!

FAQs about Dead On Sportfishing (35')

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
T. Jason
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots
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