Matthew Cooney
Captain

Matthew Cooney

Gloster, Sjedinjene Države
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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.

Charter

F/V Meredith Jean
Gloucester
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $800

Rating

4.9
109 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Dobro iskustvo
100%
Prijatan kapetan
99%
Preporučite ovaj čarter
92%
Prikladno za decu
99%
Zadovoljni brodom
96%
Uhvate ribe

All reviews (109)

Showing 1 – 5 of 109 reviews
  • Wendell Morgan
    Wendell Morgan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohajo, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2024
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    An Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in Gloucester!

    5hr pm • 6 adults

    Our family had an absolutely incredible time on the F/V Meredith Jean! Captain Matt and deckhand Cody provided a top-tier fishing excursion from start to finish. Captain Matt knows these waters perfectly and put us right on the fish, ensuring everyone in the family caught something exciting. Cody was fantastic as the deckhand—incredibly helpful, patient, and great with the family. He kept the gear ready and shared awesome tips that made a huge difference. The boat was clean, safe, and fully equipped for a perfect day on the water. If you are looking for an amazing charter experience in Gloucester, we cannot recommend Captain Matt and Cody highly enough! We will definitely be back.

    Reported catch:
    Bakalar
    Haddock
    Response from Captain

    Was a pleasure having the Morgan family +1 aboard for the afternoon. Hope to see you all again.

  • Zach Amidon
    Zach Amidon
    us
    Njujork, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun 7-Hour Fishermen’s Feast with a Great Crew

    7 Hour Trip – Fisherman's Feast • 6 adults

    We went on the 7-hour Fishermen’s Feast trip out of Gloucester and had a great time. It was a chilly day and the groundfishing was slow, but the crew was excellent. They were friendly, helpful, and kept the trip enjoyable. We also checked lobster traps during the trip and were able to bring some lobsters home, which was a great part of the experience. I’d definitely recommend the trip and would go again.

    Response from Captain

    was a pleasure having you aboard today ! love to do it again sinetime

  • Tim Powers
    Tim Powers
    us
    Nju Hempšir, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Full Day Trip – 4 Anglers Max • 4 adults

    We had a great day. Trevor did everything he could to keep us on fish. we caught five haddock, a crazy amount of redfish and a handful of other varieties that we didn’t keep because of the season. Perfect weather added to a perfect day. Trevor cleaned and filleted our catches, shared with us his knowledge of the local area and numerous tips on fishing. Can’t wait to book another trip.

    Response from Captain

    glad you had a great time . great westher , fishing on the slow side, but a good day overall. hope to see you again

  • Alex Nicu
    Alex Nicu
    Repeat angler
    us
    Teksas, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2024
    3 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip yet - The lobsters didn't stand a chance.

    7 Hour Trip – Fisherman's Feast • 3 adults

    Captain Matt put us right on the fish, and we caught lots of it. A real highlight was learning the ropes on lobstering. The Captain was a fantastic teacher, patiently showing us how to pull traps like seasoned pros. 10/10 weekend trip—this crew is top-tier!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you again for fishing with us. Was a pleasure having you aboard and i hope you enjoyed your catch🎣🦞

  • Matthew Dunn
    Matthew Dunn
    Repeat angler
    us
    Masačusets, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Captain and Crew, Excellent Trip

    5hr pm • 3 adults

    We are beginner anglers and had a fantastic time. Captain Cooney took us straight to the fish and when the fish stopped biting at the first location, we were straight to the second where the fish were plentiful. Went home with more than a full catch.

    Reported catch:
    Bakalar
    Haddock
    Pollock
    Response from Captain

    was a pleasure having you all aboard for a great afternoon

Real catches shared by our community

  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Best trip yet - The lobsters didn't stand a chance.
    Alex N.
    Alex N.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Lots of fish and fun!
    Hyunil S.
    Hyunil S.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Excellent Captain and Crew, Excellent Trip
    Matthew D.
    Matthew D.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Fishing with Matthew
    Jomara L.
    Jomara L.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Another Great Trip!
    Matthias G.
    Matthias G.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    An Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in Gloucester!
    Wendell M.
    Wendell M.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Beautiful day fishing!
    Stephen H.
    Stephen H.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Great time with Captain Matthew
    Ezio P.
    Ezio P.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    Fun 7-Hour Fishermen’s Feast with a Great Crew
    Zach A.
    Zach A.
  • F/V Meredith Jean
    F/V Meredith JeanGloucester, MA
    haddock trip
    Daniel S.
    Daniel S.

What's biting with F/V Meredith Jean in Gloucester

Ribolov počinje da se usporava, ali možete uloviti neverovatnu Tunu u otvorenim vodama. Bakalar je brojan, kao i Oslić i Halibut. Skuša je manje brojna.

Top catches for oktobar

Fishing reports

A smiling angler proudly displays a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Great fishing !

jun 13, 2026 • Gloster
The bottom fishing has been a good mix of haddock cusk and big reds. Stripers have been good on the incomong tide. Some tuna starting to show up too.
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Angler proudly displaying a caught fish on a fishing charter in open waters, with fellow fishermen in the background.

All day on the ledge

maj 2, 2026 • Gloster
Great day on the water today with a great group of guys. Haddock bite was on from when we dropoed anchor til late morning. Everyone left with a big bag of fillets and a big smile .
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Angler proudly displaying two large Rockfish caught during a fishing trip on the open sea.

8 hr deep sea

feb 12, 2026 • Gloster
Days are starting to get longer and temps coming up a littke. We’ve put up our 8 hr deep sea for anyone that is anxious to go out and bend a rod on some cold water reds. This time of year reds would be our main target along with pollock and cusk.
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The 'Meredith Jean' boat is captured in calm waters under a clear blue sky, showcasing its sleek design and reflection on the surface.

Fall is fine for fishing

avg 29, 2025 • Gloster
Haddock are still biting and Sept 1st we can keep cod. We’ve been releasing some nice size cod for weeks now. Pollock are also starting to show up. And if thats not enough, bluefin are starting to bite the hooks after being stubborn most of the summer. Book a trip before the snow flies.
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Four anglers proudly displaying their catch in bags while on a fishing charter in open waters.

Great variety on our 9hr deep sea

jul 21, 2025 • Gloster
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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An angler proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing charter in open waters, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

Great haddock fishing

jun 25, 2025 • Gloster
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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