Gloucester Fleet

Letter: Captain and crew go overboard to save a life

2011-08-10T11:07:00.000-04:00

Letter: Captain and crew go overboard to save a life

All Day Open Boat Trip

2011-06-03T10:00:00.000-04:00

May 20th - All Day Open Boat

Wind: Light and variable - FOGGY!!!

Greetings from the Gloucester Fleet command post here in West Gloucester, Ma. Todays trip was a 7-4 Open Boat and it went well! The wind was almost non existent and the tide was minimal so all in all the conditions were pretty good for fishing.
After steaming almost 2 hours, Capt Marco decided on a spot and we started our day. We ended up anchoring all day and our average depth was right around 200ft. The bite started out slow in the morning for the first two stops but improved as the day went on.

A steady bite of Cod and Haddock all day meant everyone went home with some nice bags of fish. Also, we had quite a few Pollock and Cusk as well. I'll take a mixed bag of fish any day! Our next trip is a charter on Thursday and the weather looks great.

We have some mechanical and cosmetic projects to finish this week and then we're pretty much busy until September.

Our busy season is upon us so if you're interested in a charter or an open boat trip make sure you call the office @ 978-559-1978 and book your choice date now!

Suffolk University Deep Sea Fishing!

2011-05-19T10:09:00.000-04:00

PM Half Day Charter

Wind: East-Sou'east 5-10 knts COLD

Man, is summer ever going to show up? This cold windy weather is for the birds! Anyway, we had a group of 20 graduating Seniors from Suffolk University. Once again the weather decided not to cooperate but at least it wasnt windy. Rain was the name of the game and it was cold too so a lot of them took shelter in the cabin and warmed up with some Bud Light.

We steamed about an hour and anchored up all day on the inshore grounds. The tide was screaming again so drifting was out of the question but we managed to snag some nice Cod when it wasnt pouring.

The day ended up being a good time for the people and I'm sure we'll have some of them come back this summer. The fishing inside has really been better in the last few years. 10 yrs ago you were lucky if you caught anything on a Half Day but now we do a lot better.

I dont agree with most of the Government science since its been proven to be extremely flawed and that flawed research is what determines size regulations on all of our ground fish in the Northeast, but when we 're catching fish in areas that didnt produce any fish previously, it gives me hope.

Things are looking up: The weather looks bad through mid-week but thursday through sunday look good. Our trips are Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Sunday and theyre filling up quick.

Friday is our "special" day so call the office and book that trip. We have 13 spots left for friday.

Call 978-559-1978 and book your trip NOW.

More when we can! Check our Fishing Reports page for the most up-to-date information and stories!

A Full Day of Deep Sea Fishing and Fun!

2011-05-16T14:22:00.000-04:00

Friday, 7-4 All Day Trip

Winds: Northeast 10-15 knts

Another trip in the books! Capt Marco was at the wheel today and we decided to switch things up a bit. We ended up going over some fish while we we're steaming out to where we were planning on going anyway. We anchored up in about 180 ft and caught a few codfish but nothing stellar so we decided to move on and steam the rest of the way. We ended up about 20 miles offshore and the tide was a problem all day but we managed to make a day out of it.

There was some nice Cod and some haddock but the fishing this spring has been steady but not perfect. The weather has definitely been a problem too. Its been blowing Northeast for a week now and it shows no sign of letting up. The weather this week looks the same and after or during a blow like this, the fishing can either turn off or on at the drop of a dime. I think that's been the problem all spring. But summer is coming and im hoping for the fishing to pick up.

The pool winner was a 13 LB cod and everyone left happy which is all we care about. You dont have to catch fish to have a good time but it sure the hell helps!

Check out of Fishing Reports for the most up-to-date fishing news. Give us a call @ 978-559-1978 to book your next fishing trip or private charter.Check our specials page for great deals!

Weather Update & BOGO Offer

2011-05-13T13:58:00.000-04:00

Greetings from the Lady Sea command post here in Gloucester MA!

Just an update for our customers that are planning on coming fishing this week. The NOAA forecast for Wed. through Thursday looks terrible. North-Northeast winds 20-35 knots, Seas 10-14ft.Unfortunately we cant control the weather but we can warn you ahead of time if it looks bad.

Due to the popularity of our Friday Open Boat specials, we have added some more for the upcoming weeks. Make sure you check out our SPECIALS link on the homepage before the trips fill up. Remember, we only hold 38 passengers on our fishing trips which is HALF of what other companys hold on All Day fishing trips, so we fill up quick. Less passengers means less tangles which means more fishing time for you.

Call the office and book your choice date now! We'll continue to look at the weather and give updates as well.

Thanks for looking, More when we can...

May Day Deep Sea Fishing with Gloucester Fleet

2011-05-09T15:47:00.000-04:00

Wow, we caught a beating today on the way out! Nor'east 20-25 is a great way to start the day. We had Capt Marco at the wheel today and we decided to go in a completely different direction and man did it pay off! We sat in the same spot for almost 4 hours before we had to move the boat. We generally fished in about 170 ft and that was the magic depth. 90% of the fish that were caught were Cod and Haddock and we finally had some numbers to work with.

The wind was too much so drifting was out of the question so we had to anchor up today and we got to test the new pulpit setup as well .It works great! No more swinging on the anchor and the boat sits great over the spots! All in all this was def the best day we've had so far. We ended up staying on good fishing all day and everyone went home with coolers full of fish.

The pool winner was a 15 lb cod. Next trip is Wedn. and i'll have more reports when I can.

Don't forget to check the website for our specials and charter rates.

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Bachelor Party Fishin'

2011-05-08T01:23:00.000-04:00

April 30, 2011 - 3/4 Day 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Winds 10-15 knts, 52 degrees

So, today felt a lot more like spring than yesterday. It was chilly! We had a charter today for a bachelor party with 17 ppl and we decided to give Middlebank one more chance before we broke off from the pack of boats and went searching. The old rule is 'you don't leave fish to find fish' and it looked like we were going to be leaving soon...

We were able to drift all day again with minimal tide and tangles in a round 130 ft. We had a good mix of Cod and Haddock with a few Sculpin mixed in. The bite was slow and picked up towards the afternoon but it still wasn't what we were looking for. Still a lot of boats and not enough fish to deal with the headaches. We ended up having a great time with these guys and the ones that didn't catch fish definitely caught a buzz!!!
One more trip tomorrow and I think we're going hunting. We have a full boat but the weather doesn't look great. Nor'east 15-20 gust to 25 knts so we'll see what happens. More when I can.

More to come so check back soon. In the meantime, take a look at our website for more photos and trip stories.

First Deep Sea Expediation Aboard The Lady Sea!

2011-05-06T21:30:00.000-04:00

April 29, 2011 - Full day 7am-4pm

Wind light and variable 70 deg.

So the first trip of the season is in the books! What a gorgeous day to be out on the boat! Seriously, it was like glass and HOT! Anyway, the fishing definitely left something to be desired. We ended up down Middlebank with a full boat, which is only 38 ppl. We were able to drift all day in about 140 ft of water. It seemed the shoal water was the place to be and when we drifted through the bite was a bit better. Nothing to write home about, but historically you're either a hero or a zero on the first trip of the season.

Throughout the day the bite was slow but steady with Cod and Haddock coming over the rails. There were also tons of boats around us which makes for tough drift fishing on a 75ft boat. I don't know why but the Sculpins were everywhere too. I've never seen more Sea Robins caught in one trip than we did today. All in all we made a day out of it with a steady bite and everyone left with some fish. Pool Winner was a 11 lb cod. We have two more trips this weekend then we have a few days off to catch up on some mechanical upgrades.

More to come so check back soon. In the meantime, take a look at our website for more photos and trip stories.

Welcome all to the 2011 Deep Sea Fishing Season!

2011-04-09T21:33:00.000-04:00

Its spring again, and we here at the Gloucester Fleet are ready to show you avid anglers what it means to go fishing on the historic grounds off of Gloucester, MA. Our 72’ vessel, The Lady Sea, has been inspected and cleared for another season. She is loaded to the scuppers with the best fishing gear, and crewed by the seasoned professionals that you all have come to expect.

Captain Mike Mann is in the wheelhouse, Archie MacLeod is back to run the deck, and Captain Marco Lograsso will be alternating between the deck and the wheelhouse this year. Christie Orlando and Kristy Gallant will be manning the galley as always, bringing that feminine touch that without which we would be severely lacking.

Carolann and Booty are running the show in the office, and are standing by the phone and booth to answer all of your questions. All in all, this is by far the best collection of personalities and experience that you will find anywhere in the business. Together we guarantee that your fishing adventure will be fun, exciting, and fulfilling.

Traditionally, spring fishing off of Gloucester is some of the best bottom fishing that can be found anywhere on the east coast. At Gloucester Fleet we have the unique ability to gather information from both first hand encounters by our crew (most of which are commercial fisherman in the off season), and through reports fed to us by friendly parties from the commercial fishing industry. This gives us a great perspective on where to find fish in the opening days of the season when other boats are still trying to get a feel for where to begin.

So far the reports are getting better by the day. Honestly, it has been a slower start this year than the past two, which is in no small part due to the weather. However, the landings are improving daily, with haddock making a great showing in the waters closer to shore. Cod fish have been around right through the winter, to the point that if not for the federal closures we would run trips all year long. We are very happy with the reports that we are seeing thus far this season, and the crew can’t wait to get out there and start catching.

The cod season officially opens for recreational fishing on April 15 at midnight. It is our feeling that it is better to wait until all of our target species are legal to catch before we start fishing, so that we are not faced with the situation of catching a ton of cod fish and having to make you throw the majority of your catch back. Otherwise, the regulations this year have stayed roughly the same: 24’’ minimum size limit on cod as well as a 10 fish per person bag limit, 19’’ inch minimum size limit on haddock with no bag limit.

Because of these regulations as well as their recent dominance in the waters off of Cape Ann, we predominantly try to target haddock, and therefore intend on mostly bait fishing. This does not mean that jigging is out of the question, not by a long shot. You can rest assured that whatever is working best at the time of your’ trip is what the crew will advise you to use. As such, listen to them when they give you advice. It is our goal to see you go home with the most fish possible and our advice is geared towards that aim.

Also, don’t forget to check out our specials page on our website gloucesterfleet.com or our Facebook page. Just search "Gloucester Fleet Deep Sea Fishing" on Facebook and click on the link. As always we are running both open boat and charter specials for the months of April and May.

The specials are as follows:

1) Open boat - Buy one ticket at full price, get the second one half price- a total of $96.00

Open boat deal available on every Friday in the months of April and May, and cannot be combined with any other deals or special pricing such as child or senior citizen rates etc..

2) Charters- 9 hour trip, Monday thru Thursday (up to 40 ppl), $1900 flat rat

9 hour trip, Friday thru Sat (up to 40 ppl), $2200 flat rate

6 hour trip, Monday thru Thursday (up to 40 ppl), $1400 flat rate

6 hour trip, Friday thru Sunday (up to 40ppl) $1700 flat rate

4 1/2 hour trip, Monday thru Thursday (up to 40 ppl), $1000 flat rate

4 ½ hour trip, Friday thru Sunday (up to 40 ppl), $1300 flat rate

All charter rates include the use of boat rods and reels, bait, and hooks. The rates do not reflect the price of terminal tackle (sinkers and jigs), or a tip for the deck crew (15%) and galley crew (your discretion). All charters must sail before May 31^st, 2011.

We are looking forward to another great season, and can’t wait to take you and your party, or just you and your friends and family out fishing. We are a family owned and operated business, and we strive to meet all of our customers’ needs and requests. So, don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions or ideas you have in order to fulfill your needs this season. Once you come fishing with the best, we promise you’ll never even consider going with the rest.

OPEN BOAT SPRING SPECIAL

2011-03-23T21:27:00.000-04:00

OPEN BOAT SPRING SPECIAL

STARTING APRIL 15TH

ALL DAY FISHING
7 AM - 4 PM

EVERY FRIDAY IN THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY. BUY ONE TICKET AT FULL PRICE,GET 2ND TICKET AT HALF PRICE. FOR $96.00, TWO PEOPLE CAN FISH ALL DAY. WHAT A DEAL. BRING YOUR OWN ROD OR RENT ONE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5.00. BAIT AND HOOKS ARE INCLUDED.

SO GIVE US A CALL AND GET OUT DURING THE BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR THE BEST FISHING EVER.

Visit http://www.gloucesterfleet.com/index.php/rates/monthly-specials/ for more details and specials!

Gloucester Fleet's

2010-10-17T16:38:00.003-04:00

FALL FISHING SPECIAL

Take advantage of this amazing offer to get out
on the water during the time of the year
that is notorious for catching large fish.

October is generally very dependable for
great fishing from Cape Ann.

All Day Fishing
7am -4pm
$1900.00 Flat Rate
up to 30 peopleweekends included!

These rates include your rod, reel, bait and hooks.
Terminal tackle may be rented onbard for an additional charge.

Please call 978 559 1978
or visit: www.gloucesterfleet.com

Night Blue Fishing on the Lady Sea!

2010-10-17T15:57:00.000-04:00

Well, if you're looking for some overly exciting fishing for a Friday evening, blue fishing is where its at. We had another banner trip aboard the Lady Sea catching fast and fat bluefish.

Again, we started out at the groaner with a bucket of finely cut chum and some fresh herring cut up for chunk bait. Our first drift lasted approximately two hours, with what I have figured out to be a one fish every seven minute average. Which considering our crew of eight kids under the age of sixteen, and the rest adults, is unbelievable.

This has been by far the best blue fishing that we have seen off of Gloucester in years, and as of right now it seems to show no signs of slowing down. But be warned: this could change at the drop of a dime. Considering that Bluefish travel very fast, and are capable of going very far in short spans of time, you should be booking on these trips asap.

Give us a call and book a trip, we limit these trips to twenty five anglers in order to keep the rail space manageable and comfortable. Right now we are averaging about three to five feet of space per angler, and that's the way we shall keep it. There won't be many more of the trips, a number that is obviously directly related to the presence of fish. The bluefish will hopefully be around right through September, but there is just no way to predict what will happen.

Get on board for a trip. Get a rod. Get some bait. And get hooked up.

Fair winds and fine sailing,
Captain Michael Mann, and the crew of the Lady Sea

Gloucester Fleet

Letter: Captain and crew go overboard to save a life

All Day Open Boat Trip

May 20th - All Day Open Boat

Wind: Light and variable - FOGGY!!!

Suffolk University Deep Sea Fishing!

PM Half Day Charter

Wind: East-Sou'east 5-10 knts COLD

A Full Day of Deep Sea Fishing and Fun!

Weather Update & BOGO Offer

May Day Deep Sea Fishing with Gloucester Fleet

Bachelor Party Fishin'

April 30, 2011 - 3/4 Day 7:00 am - 1:00 pmWinds 10-15 knts, 52 degrees

First Deep Sea Expediation Aboard The Lady Sea!

Welcome all to the 2011 Deep Sea Fishing Season!

The specials are as follows:

OPEN BOAT SPRING SPECIAL

OPEN BOAT SPRING SPECIAL

STARTING APRIL 15TH

ALL DAY FISHING7 AM - 4 PM

Gloucester Fleet's

Night Blue Fishing on the Lady Sea!

April 30, 2011 - 3/4 Day 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Winds 10-15 knts, 52 degrees

ALL DAY FISHING
7 AM - 4 PM