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About
Nantucket Fishing
Nantucket is a historic whaling island 30 miles off Cape Cod, surrounded by some of the most productive fishing waters in the Atlantic. The island's shoals, rips, and deep-water access create world-class fishing for striped bass, bluefin tuna, and bluefish in a stunning island setting.
Fishing Calendar
What's Biting in Nantucket?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
Color Key
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Species Glossary
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Nantucket Fish Species
11+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Nantucket
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Nantucket Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Nantucket.
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Nantucket Fishing Reviews
Giant Bluefin Tuna Off Nantucket
Ran out of Nantucket Harbor and found giant Bluefin Tuna feeding just south of the island. Hooked a monster fish that ran 500 yards of line on the first run. After a grueling fight we boated a 700-pound giant. Nantucket Bluefin fishing is the best in the world.
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Captain Roy
September
Bluefin Tuna
Stripers at Great Point Were Incredible
Fished the rips at Great Point on Nantucket and the Striped Bass were absolutely stacked in the current. Threw large plugs and bucktails and hooked up on every cast. Several fish over 40 inches made this one of the best striper sessions of my life.
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Captain Faye
July
Striped Bass
Bluefish Were Tearing It Up
Hit the south shore of Nantucket and found massive schools of Bluefish pushing bait against the beach. Cast poppers and had explosions on the surface with every retrieve. These Nantucket blues fight harder than anywhere else. Also picked up nice Stripers in the mix.
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Captain Lamar
August
Bluefish
Striped Bass
Fall Fishing on the Island Was Perfect
Spent a week fishing Nantucket in the fall and every day delivered. Stripers at Great Point, Bluefish on the south shore, and Bluefin Tuna offshore. The island setting makes every trip feel like an adventure. Nantucket is a world-class fishing destination.
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Captain Celeste
October
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefin Tuna
Nantucket Shoals Produced Big Stripers
Fished the Nantucket Shoals and found trophy Striped Bass feeding in the rips over the shallow bars. The current funnels bait and the big bass know it. Landed three fish over 45 inches on live eels drifted through the cuts. An absolutely magical spot.
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Captain Winston
June
Striped Bass
Offshore Bluefin Trip Was Life-Changing
If you have never fished for giant Bluefin Tuna off Nantucket you are missing one of the greatest experiences in sportfishing. We hooked two giants in one afternoon and the power of these fish is unbelievable. The waters around this island are teeming with life.
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Captain Iris
October
Bluefin Tuna
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