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Gary Cannell
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Gary Cannell

Gloucester, United States
8 reviews
Captain Gary Cannell has been fishing for 40 years, and for all that time, going after giant Bluefin Tuna is his passion. His biggest catch is a 1030 lb Bluefin Tuna, which just happened to set a new state record in New Jersey. Capt. Gary's guarantee is he will try very hard to put you on the fish and do everything in his power for you to have an amazing time. When not on the water, he spends his time in the woods of Massachusetts.

Charter

Rating

5.0
8 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (8)

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  • Linfeng Li
    Linfeng Li
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing Bluefin Tuna with Wicked Tuna’s Gary Capitan

    12 Hour Offshore Marathon • 1 adult

    Captain Gary and first mate Joe are very helpful and kind, they taught me some crucial skills fishing with tuna and sharks. And we caught a 150lbs bluefin tuna on this trip, which broke my record for bft. And the crew even said that usually they caught at least three times than this size. Capitan and first mate tried so hard to put me on a fish, thanks a lot!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefin Tuna
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Cod
  • Sherrie Gray
    Sherrie Gray
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip with Gary & Paul

    Full Day Trip - Cod/Haddock • 4 adults

    Everyone on the boat limited out. Had one fish on hook that was bitten by a shark and was able to watch. One of our crew hooked the shark and fought it for about 1/2 hour. Would highly recommend Gary and Tuna Hunter.

    Response from Captain

    Gloucesters Tuna Hunter Charters had a fantastic day ground fishing with Bobs great family !

  • Chad Frost
    Chad Frost
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    12 Hour Offshore Marathon • 3 adults

    Captain Gary was great. He was very accommodating and made our fishing trip one that we will never forget. Can't wait to book again.

    Reported catch:
    Haddock
    Porbeagle Shark
    Response from Captain

    Great day fishing with the Frost Family on Gloucesters Tuna Hunter Charters. We released a 300 Lb poor beagle shark ,gets the heart pounding !!!

  • Norris Hook
    Norris Hook
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time in Gloucester, MA

    Full Day Trip - Cod/Haddock • 6 adults

    With 3 children and 3 adults we chartered with Tuna Hunter for Haddock fishing. After arriving at location we were quickly catchingt Haddock, Pollock, Cod and others. After a couple hours we decided to switch and see if we could catch some strippers. Captain Gary was very happy to comply with the request and we were quickly underway to catch the batefish. The children enjoyed catching Mackeral for bait, but catching the strippers required extreem effort on the part of Cpt. Gary's and his first mate, Ben. They both went beyond all expectations in acheiving the goal of ensuring everyone was catching at least one keeper, expecially the children. We cannot say enough as to how pleased we were with our choice of boat and crew for this first time charter for the family. Thanks to Cpt. Gary and Ben for a wonderful day on the water and making this family vacation special for all of us!!

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Pollock
    Haddock
    Response from Captain

    Was a fantastic day of deep sea fishing on Tuna Hunter Charters off of Gloucester Ma.

  • Eric Riemer
    Eric Riemer
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Gary

    12 Hour Offshore Marathon • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Eric, great fishing with you.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Group of adult anglers aboard a charter boat proudly displaying haddock catches during a Gloucester deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Haddock
    Great deep sea fishing on Gloucesters Tuna Hunter Charters catching haddock and whale watching with students from Babson College Boston !!
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    A young angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefin Tuna
    Linfeng L.
    Linfeng L.
    Captain Gary and first mate Joe are very helpful and kind, they taught me some crucial skills fishing with tuna and sharks. And we caught a 150lbs bluefin tuna on this trip, which broke my record for bft. And the crew even said that usually they caught at least three times than this size. Capitan and first mate tried so hard to put me on a fish, thanks a lot!
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Couple celebrating their successful catch of a large Bluefin Tuna aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Happy couple caught their 600 lb bluefin tuna bucket list giant !!!!
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Young angler holding a caught fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Scamp Grouper
    Chad F.
    Chad F.
    Captain Gary was great. He was very accommodating and made our fishing trip one that we will never forget. Can't wait to book again.
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Group of adult anglers posing with a large tuna on the stern of a sportfishing boat during an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    The New York men did battle with a 66 in tuna sure was tasty !!
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Group of adult anglers posing around an open cooler containing freshly caught fish aboard a boat at sea.
    Fantastic haddock fishing today 90 haddock
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    A group of anglers posing on a boat with multiple fish displayed in coolers, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Pollock
    May June July fantastic Haddock fishing on gloucesters Charters
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Fishing for stripe bass along the shores of Gloucester Ma is great fun and tasty food for the family.
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    A group of six anglers sitting on a boat, showcasing a large catch of fish in crates, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    May and june is fantastic haddock fishing
  • Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
    Tuna Hunter Fishing ChartersGloucester, MA
    A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    June 1 st starts tuna fishing threw November

What's biting with Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters in Gloucester

If you head far out, you can still get some Tunas, though their prime time is now behind us. You can also get Halibut, Winter Flounder, Cod, and Cusp.

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Fishing reports

Group of adult anglers aboard a charter boat proudly displaying haddock catches during a Gloucester deep-sea fishing trip.

Gloucesters Tuna Hunter Charters Great H

May 11, 2026 • Gloucester
Great deep sea fishing on Gloucesters Tuna Hunter Charters catching haddock and whale watching with students from Babson College Boston !!
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Couple celebrating their successful catch of a large Bluefin Tuna aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.

Tuna Hunter Bluefin Tuna

Jul 3, 2023 • Gloucester
Happy couple caught their 600 lb bluefin tuna bucket list giant !!!!
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Group of adult anglers posing with a large tuna on the stern of a sportfishing boat during an offshore fishing trip.

Gloucester Giant Bluefin tuna with the m

Jun 6, 2021 • Gloucester
The New York men did battle with a 66 in tuna sure was tasty !!
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Group of adult anglers posing around an open cooler containing freshly caught fish aboard a boat at sea.

Fantastic Haddock trip

Jun 15, 2020 • Gloucester
Fantastic haddock fishing today 90 haddock
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A group of anglers posing on a boat with multiple fish displayed in coolers, showcasing their successful fishing trip.

Fantasic haddockk

Apr 15, 2019 • Gloucester
May June July fantastic Haddock fishing on gloucesters Charters
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Giant Bass

Apr 9, 2019 • Gloucester
Fishing for stripe bass along the shores of Gloucester Ma is great fun and tasty food for the family.
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