Captain
John Demarco

Member since January 2017 Gloucester, United States
Background
I grew up in a family that worked on the water. I loved it, watching ships built, christened, and off-loading. Fishing was a natural end. I started at 3-4ish trying to catch whatever, graduating to Flounder, Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Strippers, Cod, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi, Sails, Marlin, etc. All types of fishing bring great joy to me and helping others enjoy is a big part of the fun of fishing.
Techniques
I was fortunate that I was able to learn different style of fishing be some of the old masters- Lefty Krea, Dr. Karris, Ed Holly, Joe Cushlan, Al Cappy, Capt Jose, Each a specialist . I really love to live line -stripped bass or tuna, nothing is as exciting except possible kite fishing when the fish strike the surface bait, just a giant rush. I really like stand up fishing - just you against the fish, either a bluefin tuna or giant shark one on one. Nothing is as rewarding. Ground fishing with a jig or chuck is lots of fun- you never know what you have ! Could be a delicious haddock , whiting, cod, cusk, pollock, all great table fare.

Hey, I'm Captain John Demarco

Gloucester, United States
Background
I grew up in a family that worked on the water. I loved it, watching ships built, christened, and off-loading. Fishing was a natural end. I started at 3-4ish trying to catch whatever, graduating to Flounder, Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Strippers, Cod, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi, Sails, Marlin, etc. All types of fishing bring great joy to me and helping others enjoy is a big part of the fun of fishing.
Techniques
I was fortunate that I was able to learn different style of fishing be some of the old masters- Lefty Krea, Dr. Karris, Ed Holly, Joe Cushlan, Al Cappy, Capt Jose, Each a specialist . I really love to live line -stripped bass or tuna, nothing is as exciting except possible kite fishing when the fish strike the surface bait, just a giant rush. I really like stand up fishing - just you against the fish, either a bluefin tuna or giant shark one on one. Nothing is as rewarding. Ground fishing with a jig or chuck is lots of fun- you never know what you have ! Could be a delicious haddock , whiting, cod, cusk, pollock, all great table fare.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
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Experience
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Caught fish
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Matthew T.
Excellent
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Highly Recommended Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Combo your choice??!!! on June 15, 2026
We had an all around wonderful experience with the charter; this includes booking it, communication with John along the way,...
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Andrea E.
Excellent
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Pleasant morning trip out

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on June 30, 2026
We had a pleasant trip out with Captain John and First Mate Jeff.ย  Both were very good with my son and answered all of his...
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Stephanie W.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nice trip out

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on October 19, 2025
Weโ€™ve fished all over on a variety of boats, using various fishing methods, with a variety captains and crews.ย  Capt John...
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Neil L.
Excellent
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Weather canโ€™t keep us down!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hr Bass and blues PM 12:30 on June 23, 2026
Bad weather in the morning canceled our tuna trip, luckily Cap. John called an audible and we transitioned to inshore in the...
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Dave H.
Excellent
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Hardworking, fun and safe crew

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on June 11, 2026
We went out with Captain John and his first Mate Jeff. They working their tails off the entire trip to ensure we had a safe,...
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