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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Tina B.
Excellent
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on June 3, 2025
John and Jeffery gave my husband and I a great day on the water. It was a beautiful day and it was fun catching Haddock.
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Gary K.
Excellent
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Nice day out on the water

VERIFIED   5 hr Bass and blues PM 12:30 on July 28, 2025
Although a steamy day elsewhere, it was perfect on the water. Not choppy, nice breeze, great crew.
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Amy L.
Excellent
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Great day!

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on July 25, 2025
Captain John and first mate Jeff were amazing. My family and I had an awesome day aboard Lobster Tails!
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Michael H.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ All Day Mar on July 16, 2025
Great boat, great captain! We had a great time out on the water. Thanks Captain John!
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David K.
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   Special 7 hour trip tuna or bass on July 4, 2025
Didnโ€™t get the Big Tuna we wanted.ย  But caught a bunch of other fish.ย  Too many to take home
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