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.
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F/V Meredith Jean

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(92 reviews)
Gloucester
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8 hr deep sea
8 hr deep sea
Feb 12, 2026 Gloucester
Days are starting to get longer and temps coming up a littke. Weโ€™ve put up our 8 hr deep sea for anyone that is anxious to go out and bend a rod on some cold water reds. This time of year reds would be our main target along with pollock and cusk.
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Fall is fine for fishing
Fall is fine for fishing
Aug 29, 2025 Gloucester
Haddock are still biting and Sept 1st we can keep cod. Weโ€™ve been releasing some nice size cod for weeks now. Pollock are also starting to show up. And if thats not enough, bluefin are starting to bite the hooks after being stubborn most of the summer. Book a trip before the snow flies.
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Great variety on our 9hr deep sea
Great variety on our 9hr deep sea
Jul 21, 2025 Gloucester
The 5hr and 9hr have had some action packed fishing . Steady action on the 5hr with about a 5:1 theowback ratio on haddock . Little better ratio on 9hr teip. Good mix of cusk , reds, whiting ans even a few decent size pollock.
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Great haddock fishing
Great haddock fishing
Jun 25, 2025 Gloucester
We beat the heat and reeled in plenty of fish. Two days of fishing and this great group went hone with over 400 fillets .
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8 hr deep sea
8 hr deep sea
Jun 8, 2025 Gloucester
Constant action on all stops. The keeper to throw back rate was not what we like to see. But the gang worked at it and all went home with a nice mix of haddock , whiting and red fillets .
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Spring and summer fishing is just about
Spring and summer fishing is just about
Mar 29, 2025 Gloucester
The Meredith Jean is hauled out right now for a re-power. Putting in a more poweful John Deere for its main power plant. This is going to get us to the fishing grounds even faster. We will also be taking credit card payments this year as well. You can pay in full through fishing booker, or pay balance with cash or card. Book the trip of a lifetine with us. Your haddock , tuna, striped bass and lobster connection!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome Day!
Awesome Day!
Awesome Day!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Heather N.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5hr half day am on August 26, 2025
Heather N. recommends F/V Meredith Jean
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Huaqin Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing fishing trip!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on June 14, 2025
The captain and the crew are both nice guy and well experienced, they helped us catch a lot of fish and we have a really amazing...
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Joe A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Family Fishing

VERIFIED   5hr half day am on July 27, 2025
Captain Mathew & Andrew were great!! We caught and took home a lot of fish on a Fin trip!!
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Cole W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 20, 2025
Great day on the water with cap tons of fish and tons of fun
Cole W. recommends F/V Meredith Jean
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Andrew P.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5hr pm on July 26, 2025
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