We had a wonderful experience with Captain Matt and the Lyda Rose crew! We booked a shorter 3 hour charter early in the season to see how our 9 year old would do, and it was the perfect trip for our family. Captain Matt was experienced, personable, and very positive throughout the entire trip. First mate Hayden was also great and very helpful with baiting hooks, casting lines, and making the experience easy and enjoyable for everyone. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and had a nice... Meer

We booked this trip for our 10 year old to do some saltwater fishing. we had done the bigger boats where there is 50 or so people on it and you all go for haddock which is fun but we wanted something where he could see different types of fish and fishing. while on the boat with captain Matt we were able to go to 4 different spots and our 10 year old son was ecstatic to catch 4 different species. unfortunately only 1 was one we were allowed to keep worth eating but it was about the catching experience... Meer

Captain Matthew Cooney was knowledgeable and personable! I purchased the 3 hour inshore trip for my son and nephew’s 13th birthdays and they expressed it was an unforgettable experience! Captain took is to catch bait first and the boys quickly filled the bucket with 20+ mackerel (3-5 per cast)! They both reeled keeper strippers while I enjoyed the ocean breeze, sunshine and picturesque landscapes. This was my first ocean fishing trip and I found it safe, fun and educational! I would highly recommend... Meer

Captain Matt picked us up on time and got us out to get the bait fish immediately following the safety talk.  After filling the livewell with mackerel and and a few squid we came back to shore.  We hooked up almost immediately.  A few hours later we were back at the dock, filleting our keepers and taking about the larger ones we released. Great family day!!

my husband and 2 kids went out and everyone caught at least one Striper and had so much fun. We go fishing alot as a family, and my husband was raving about Captain Matt and his first mate, saying how he was incredibly patient and super motivating for the kids. he really made the whole day incredibly enjoyable and our kids wouldnt stop talking about the fun they had. we will totally go with him again and will highly recommend for friends and family! Can’t wait to get back out there!