# Yankee Fleet > Yankee Fleet offers Massachusetts deep sea fishing excursions, including daily trips, private charters, and specialty fishing experiences departing from Gloucester, MA. ## Booking Portal - [Booking Portal] (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/yankeefleet/) : A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Yankee Fleet. Use this portal to check availability and book fishing trips and charters online. ## Activities & Experiences - [Deep Sea Fishing Tours in Gloucester] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/) : Overview of Yankee Fleet’s Gloucester deep sea fishing excursions, including daily trips, overnight options, and charters for all experience levels. Provides trip details and online booking options. - [Full Day Fishing] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/full-day-fishing-trips/) : Full-day deep sea fishing trip to Gloucester’s fishing banks aboard a modern vessel with an experienced captain and crew. Suitable for anglers seeking a longer 9-hour offshore experience. - [Half Day Fishing] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/half-day-fishing-trips/) : Half-day deep sea fishing trip that provides ample fishing time for all ages and experience levels. Designed as a family-friendly 4.5-hour excursion. - [Marathon Fishing] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/marathon-fishing-trips/) : Limited-capacity marathon deep sea fishing trips that travel beyond typical day-trip ranges for extended fishing time. Intended for anglers targeting the early bite and more remote grounds over 12 hours. - [Deep Water Jigging Marathon] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/deep-water-jig-fishing-marathon/) : Twelve-hour deep water jigging marathon targeting pollock, large redfish, and in-season cod. Led by an experienced captain for an intensive offshore jigging day. - [Deep Water Jigging – 10 Hour] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/extended-day-trip-w-capt-rob/) : Extended 10-hour, limited-capacity jigging trip with Capt. Rob and crew. Focuses on deep water jig fishing with a capped number of anglers. - [Overnight Fishing] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/overnight-fishing/) : Overnight deep sea fishing excursion from Gloucester. Provides an extended offshore experience with night fishing opportunities. - [Tuna Trips] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/tuna-trips/) : Open-boat Bluefin tuna fishing trips on the 6-passenger Yankee Pearl, typically running 6AM–3PM with gear, crew, and shared catch. Designed for anglers targeting large tuna offshore. ## Private Events & Groups - [Private Charters] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/groups-and-charters/) : Information on booking a full boat for private group outings, including fishing trips and non-fishing cruises. Describes capacities and options for company events and special occasions. - [Private Fishing Charters] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/deep-sea-fishing/private-charters/) : Details on private fishing charters with rods, reels, bait, and hooks provided. Offers customizable 4.5–12 hour charter options for groups seeking a dedicated fishing vessel. ## Plan Your Visit - [Gloucester Attractions] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/gloucester-attractions/) : Area guide with links to accommodations, restaurants, and local activities in Gloucester, MA. Helps guests plan their visit around whale watching and deep sea fishing trips. - [Hotels & Accommodations] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/gloucester-attractions/hotels-accommodations/) : Curated list of local bed and breakfasts, inns, motels, and other lodging options near Yankee Fleet. Intended to assist guests in finding places to stay. - [Restaurants] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/gloucester-attractions/restaurants/) : Recommendations for local restaurants, with an emphasis on fresh seafood options. Offers suggestions suitable for a range of tastes and preferences. - [Things to Do & See] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/gloucester-attractions/things-to-do/) : Suggestions for beaches, museums, galleries, and other attractions in and around Gloucester. Provides a starting point for planning non-fishing activities during a visit. - [Directions] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/directions/) : Driving directions and maps to the Yankee Fleet docks, including key turns, landmarks, and parking information. Explains how to find the parking lot and ticket shack on Parker Street. ## Company - [Home] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/home/) : Main landing page for Yankee Fleet deep sea fishing charters in Gloucester, MA. Introduces the fleet, history, and types of trips available with options to learn more and book online. - [About Yankee Fleet] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/) : Company history from its founding in 1944 through current ownership and operations. Highlights the tradition of party-boat fishing and whale watching from Gloucester. - [Why Choose Us] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/why-choose-us/) : Describes the “Yankee Advantage,” including experience at Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey’s Ledge, specialized vessels, and knowledgeable captains. Explains reasons to select Yankee Fleet for a fishing excursion. - [Meet the Captain and Crew] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/meet-the-captain-and-crew/) : Profiles and photos of Yankee Fleet captains and crew members. Gives an overview of the team that leads daily trips and charters. - [Vessels] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/vessels/) : Information about Yankee Fleet vessels such as the Yankee Clipper and Yankee Pearl. Describes capacities, amenities, and suitability for fishing and sightseeing cruises. - [Testimonials] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/testimonials/) : Guest testimonials describing experiences on Yankee Fleet trips. Shares feedback on the crew, service, and fishing results. - [Fish Recipes] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/about-yankee-fleet/fish-recipes/) : Collection of fish recipes emphasizing the use of fresh-caught seafood. Encourages guests to use fish from their own deep sea fishing trips. ## Policies & FAQs - [Frequently Asked Questions] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/faqs/) : FAQ page covering common questions about Yankee Fleet operations, safety, and history. Includes background on the family-owned business and vessel inspections. - [Privacy Policy] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/privacy-policy/) : Privacy policy explaining how Yankee Fleet handles and protects personal information submitted by guests. States that personal data is not shared or sold outside the company. ## Blog & Updates - [Fishing Reports] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/fishing-reports/) : Index page for fishing reports and related updates from Yankee Fleet. Provides links to trip summaries, conditions, and recent catches. - [The Deep Water Jig Trips] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/17072-2/) : Fishing report on recent deep water jig trips, noting strong starts with pollock, haddock, big reds, cod, and notable white hake catches. Includes observations from full day trips and species mix. - [September cod season update!] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/17059-2/) : Update on September cod season conditions, recent weather, and trip activity across the fleet. Summarizes cod catches and the presence of haddock, pollock, cusk, and dogfish. - [Cod Season Opener 2025!] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/cod-season-opener-2025/) : Announcement and information related to the 2025 cod season opener. Shares news and expectations around upcoming cod trips. - [Recent photos] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/recent-photos/) : Gallery-style page featuring recent fishing trip photos. Highlights catches and on-the-water experiences. - [Fishing Trip Photos] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/17012-2/) : Collection of photos from fishing trips over a recent two-week period. Offers a visual look at catches and conditions. - [Fishing Reports and Updates] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/17010-2/) : Report summarizing recent activity on the Yankee Clipper and Yankee Star, including open boats and private charters. Covers half day and full day trip performance and species caught. - [Trip Report: Late May Conditions] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/17002-2/) : Fishing report covering trips around late May, including weather-related cancellations and haddock bite details. Notes keeper counts and overall trip performance. - [Excellent Fishing and Weather in May] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/fishing-may/) : Report highlighting excellent fishing and weather in late May. Describes steady bites, species mix, and marathon trip results with many limits. - [Memorial Weekend Trip Highlights] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/16988-2/) : Summary of Memorial weekend trips including full day and early season half day outings. Details haddock and redfish catches across boats. - [Time to catch up on fish reports] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/16981-2/) : Aggregated fishing report recapping multiple days of trips across the Yankee fleet. Discusses overall bite quality and activity between open boats, charters, and 6-pack trips. ## Contact - [Contact Us] (https://www.yankeefleet.com/contact-us/) : Contact page with a message form for questions, comments, and feedback. Includes a plain-language privacy commitment regarding how personal information is handled.