F/V Meredith Jean 

Our family had an absolutely incredible time on the F/V Meredith Jean! Captain Matt and deckhand Cody provided a top-tier fishing excursion from start to finish. Captain Matt knows these waters perfectly and put us right on the fish, ensuring everyone in the family caught something exciting. Cody was fantastic as the deckhand—incredibly helpful, patient, and great with the family. He kept the gear ready and shared awesome tips that made a huge difference. The boat was clean, safe, and fully equipped for a perfect day on the water. If you are looking for an amazing charter experience in Gloucester, we cannot recommend Captain Matt and Cody highly enough! We will definitely be back.

We went on the 7-hour Fishermen’s Feast trip out of Gloucester and had a great time. It was a chilly day and the groundfishing was slow, but the crew was excellent. They were friendly, helpful, and kept the trip enjoyable. We also checked lobster traps during the trip and were able to bring some lobsters home, which was a great part of the experience. I’d definitely recommend the trip and would go again.

Captain Matt put us right on the fish, and we caught lots of it. A real highlight was learning the ropes on lobstering. The Captain was a fantastic teacher, patiently showing us how to pull traps like seasoned pros. 10/10 weekend trip—this crew is top-tier!

We are beginner anglers and had a fantastic time. Captain Cooney took us straight to the fish and when the fish stopped biting at the first location, we were straight to the second where the fish were plentiful. Went home with more than a full catch.

This was our second time out on the water with Captain Cooney, and it was another great time! We caught several different types of fish, and were able to bring some home. The captain also helped my nephew real in his first fish!

Enjoyed my time on the boat with the captain. Very enjoyable time with a very knowledgeable Captain. Would recommend the boat and captain . Will be back again.

Matthew and his crew Cody(?) were very kind and helpful. Me and my kids had so much fun and also lots of fish!

He was very good with my grandson, very paciente and friendly.

I took my three teenage boys on their first offshore fishing trip. Captain Mathew and First Mate Trevor were awesome! They knew just where the fish were. Captain Mathew gave us the option to stop and catch live bait fish on the way out. My boys got a kick out of catching multiple mackerel on the same rig at the same time. Then we went out to the deep waters and caught lots of haddock, cod, and a few other species. It was a great day and my boys really appreciated it. We brought home plenty of fish. The only thing I would do differently next time is go for a whole day instead of half.