Captain
Matthew Cooney

Member since July 2019 Gloucester, United States
Background
Captain Matt holds a USCG master certification and has been a captain since 1991. He grew up on the water and has been fishing since he was 10 years old. From working on cargo ships to owning his own fishing boat, he has always found a way to stay on or around the water. He enjoys it all, being out on the ocean with people of all experience levels, watching their reaction when they reel up the fish for the first time or sharing experiences with seasoned anglers. He fishes year-round commercially and knows where to find fish at all times.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Cooney

Gloucester, United States
Background
Captain Matt holds a USCG master certification and has been a captain since 1991. He grew up on the water and has been fishing since he was 10 years old. From working on cargo ships to owning his own fishing boat, he has always found a way to stay on or around the water. He enjoys it all, being out on the ocean with people of all experience levels, watching their reaction when they reel up the fish for the first time or sharing experiences with seasoned anglers. He fishes year-round commercially and knows where to find fish at all times.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(92 reviews)
Gloucester
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Trips from US $800

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
95%
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WALTER F.
Fort Edward, NY
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Poor
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Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on May 14, 2022
We were on a 9 hour deep sea fishing trip. Ground fishing was a joke we never left site of land just one spot only never moved...
WALTER F. does not recommend F/V Meredith Jean
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 16, 2021
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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