Damn good fishing guides in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Nearshore fishing is the most popular in Nantucket.

The most commonly sought after species in Nantucket are: 1. bluefish, 2. bonito, 3. little tunny / false albacore, and 4. striped bass.

The most common fishing technique in Nantucket is fly fishing.

in Nantucket prices can range anywhere from $650 to $900, but the average price for a half day in Nantucket is $650. The average price for a full day in Nantucket is $900.

The best time to go fishing can depend on a number of factors. Call us to talk fishing!

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Nantucket, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Nantucket. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Nantucket.

Nantucket is an island with an incredibly rich history of fishing that remains today a hotbed for action in the Northeast. The city still has an incredibly active waterfront, and there are plenty of guided trips to choose from. Around Nantucket is a number of shoals and rips where the seafloor around Nantucket interacts with the current coming in from the Atlantic. This dynamic seafloor provides plenty of structures for fish while also causing countless shipwrecks over the years that add to the fish habitat. The Atlantic brings in nutrients and makes for a naturally healthy fishery.

Inshore action is readily available with plenty of shoreline to explore on the island. In the summer striped bass and bluefish are in full swing while cooler months mainly consist of sizable bonito and false albacore. These four fish are synonymous with the region and are all fun species to battle on light tackle.

If you would rather drop bait deep, fluke are around, along with plenty of black seabass which is known to make an excellent dinner option. You'll also likely hook up to several tautog and even porgy which can be surprisingly fun as a sportfish. There are also plenty of other non-target species that you will find when you head out on a charter.

Access to amazing offshore fishing is easy starting from an island. Your main targets on offshore charters are tuna and cod, both of which have exceptional food qualities. Swordfish and marlin also call these offshore waters home and can grow to be giant. With no obvious structure here to corral the fish, a guide can come in handy, as they pattern these fish every day for a living. With the water staying cold even in the summer months, big fish bite year-round and make Nantucket the perfect place to land a monster.

With so much history in Nantucket, it’s only right that you check out the museums. The Whaling Museum and the shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum are two of the most popular places to visit to learn about the history of the island. If you want to relax and stare at the ocean then head to any of the pristine dune-backed beaches that Nantucket has to offer. For picturesque sightseeing, check out the old lighthouses on the island that have an amazing history.

Amazing fishing opportunities and plenty of land-based activities are only part of what makes this island so special. Book a Nantucket fishing charter with Captain Experiences today for the trip of a lifetime.

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