Dead On Sportfishing (35') 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
 31 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States

Dead On Sportfishing (35') 

Gloucester, MA, United States
35 ft
6
5.0/5 (18 reviews)

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.

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.

Jason Conant
Captain
Jason Conant
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Trip availability and prices

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3/4 Day Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Pollock
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full-Day Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Pollock
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 1 (Tue, Fri, Sat)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,500
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
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Nov 1
Tuna (Bluefin)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
+1
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
18 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Peter Surette
Peter Surette
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
best ever
3/4 Day Striped Bass on June 21, 20266 adults

Capt.Jason and 1st mate were excellant guides,and very proffesional! My Family thoroughly enjoyed everything they did for us! We had a Blast catching 5 huge Stripers! They took us to very productive areas where we got allot of bites,near catches and 5 huge stripers!! everyone on board had a Great time!Thank you for the hard work you guys did to make it a very enjoyable experiance for us! Peter A Surette

Jason Conant
Response from Captain

Thank you Peter! Mike & I enjoyed meeting you and your family. Great day on the water! Jay

Jason Wohlforth
Jason Wohlforth
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Bachelor fishing party
Deep sea/Groundfishing Full Day on August 2, 20256 adults

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…..

Reported catch:
Haddock
Jason Conant
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review! Great meeting you guys! Look forward to other trips out! Jay

Kerry Swinney
Kerry Swinney
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) on July 10, 20243 adults

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!

Jason Conant
Response from Captain

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

Jared Miller
Jared Miller
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fish on!
Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) on August 11, 20243 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Jason Conant
Response from Captain

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 Beattie
Bruce Beattie
Member since 2024
5.0
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!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Conant
Response from Captain

Thank you Bruce!!! Cant wait to put you on a giant bluefin!!! See you again this summer!

FAQs about Dead On Sportfishing (35')

Dead On Sportfishing (35') offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Striped Bass (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full-Day Striped Bass (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Shark Fishing - Full Day (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Extended Full Day Bluefin Tuna (AM) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Dead On Sportfishing (35'), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS SIMRAD
  • Fishfinder SIMRAD
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth Stereo
  • Ice box Large Yeti cooler
  • Radar SIMRAD
Trips booked with Dead On Sportfishing (35') include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses/permits covered by boat)
Dead On Sportfishing (35') offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Dead On Sportfishing (35') offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Dead On Sportfishing (35') include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Haddock
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Jason Conant
Jason Conant
Jason Conant

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since November 2023

Capt. Jay runs trips out of Gloucester, Massachusetts aboard a 35ft Terry Jason Downeast and a 26' Century 2600CC center console. These waters are known for Haddock, Pollock, Sharks, Striped Bass, Bluefish and giant BluefinTuna and he will show you how to catch them, whether you prefer live-bait, trolling, spinning, light, or heavy tackle. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him/her out on the water!

ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since November 2023

Capt. Jay runs trips out of Gloucester, Massachusetts aboard a 35ft Terry Jason Downeast and a 26' Century 2600CC center console. These waters are known for Haddock, Pollock, Sharks, Striped Bass, Bluefish and giant BluefinTuna and he will show you how to catch them, whether you prefer live-bait, trolling, spinning, light, or heavy tackle. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him/her out on the water!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Haddock
Haddock
Pollock
Pollock
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Haddock
Haddock
Pollock
Pollock
Blue Shark
Blue Shark

What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
SIMRAD
Fishfinder
SIMRAD
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Bluetooth Stereo
Ice box
Large Yeti cooler
Radar
SIMRAD

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
First mate
Fishing license
Fishing licenses/permits covered by boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Check if child-sized life vests are available
No smoking
You keep catch
Haddock, Pollock, Striped Bass, Bluefish (legal)
Crew keeps catch
Bluefin Tuna over 73" - 10% value fish (min fuel)
Catch and release allowed
Not including Bluefin Tuna over 73'

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
HaddockHaddock
PollockPollock
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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