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
(84 reviews)
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Gloucester
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $579

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Harry C.
Excellent
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Plenty of family fun with great attention given to the children in the boat

VERIFIED   5 hr Bass and blues PM 12:30 on August 5, 2025
Everyone caught fish including the 6-year-old super fun day.
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Craig N.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on July 15, 2025
The crew was excellent, most professional I had ever experienced.
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Nicholas O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fathers Day Trip!

VERIFIED   5 hr Striped Bass Morning Fun on June 15, 2025
Little rough out there but Cap put us on the fish!
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Brian D.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 hr Striped Bass Morning Fun on July 30, 2025
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Eric M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Special 7 hour trip tuna or bass on July 22, 2025
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