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: 1 day 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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Frank M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 20, 2024
They worked very hard at getting a tuna. Very experienced crew. Will be back again for another shot at a tuna!
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Arthur H.
Greenfield, 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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Our family had a really nice time!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on July 6, 2023
The 7 hour trip that we took was fun. Everyone caught a variety of fish with their great help and instructions, and boat and...
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Margo R.
Utica, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishermans Feast with Captain Matthew

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on September 2, 2023
This was a great birthday trip for my husband. There were 5 of us total and we all were catching fish from the minute our hooks...
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Harold J.
Bolton, MA
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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Half Day with Cpt Matt and 1st Mate Andrew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2022
We took the grandkids out for their 1st fishing trip and we all had an awesome time ! Came home with a bunch of keepers (haddock)...
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Mindy S.
Gloucester, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Letโ€™s do it again!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Fisherman's Feast on July 8, 2023
We had a day we will remember forever thanks to Captain Matt and his first mate Trevor. We canโ€™t wait to go out again. They...
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