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
(87 reviews)
Gloucester
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

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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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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Spring fishing is just weeks away
Spring fishing is just weeks away
Mar 9, 2024 Gloucester
We have some early April and May triis still available . If youโ€™d like a shot at some spring cod , book a trip within first two weeks of April. The haddock have also moved into our waters to spawn . Good fishing and good weather are getting closer. Hope to see you on board.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great trip!
Great trip!
Great trip!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Sarah G.
Amherst, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on April 9, 2023
We booked this trip as a birthday gift for our son. Captain Matthew and Trevor were AMAZING!!! Both were extremely knowledge...
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John M.
Tewksbury, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishermen's Feast trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on August 5, 2023
Captain Matt and his First Mate Trevor were great hosts on this trip and I highly recommend for a well-rounded and unique deep...
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Jeffery K.
Lancaster, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 full day haddock trips

7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on May 18, 2023
came up from Buffalo to fish for haddock a couple days. First day nice weather and did well on fish. 2nd day rough weather....
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Jianing Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   5hr pm on June 29, 2024
Captain Matt and first mate Trevor are friendly and patient. They know exactly where the good fishing spots are and explain...
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Paul H.
Malden, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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9hr Trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on May 22, 2022
We all had a blast, even the one guy that should have taken Dramamine ๐Ÿ˜‚.ย  Capn Matthew and First Mate Andrew were happy...
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