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Nantucket, MA Fishing Trip — August

Your Nantucket, MA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 66°F1.4" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in Nantucket

69°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

9 Guides Matched

Capt. Tom's Charters - Capt. Tom's Charters
Capt. Tom's Charters

Capt. Tom's Charters

5(66)Top Rated

Experience the best in Nantucket Fishing Charters with Capt. Tom & his crew. Providing exciting and fun MA light tackle inshore and offshore fishing trips since 1973.

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Topspin Fishing Charters - Topspin Fishing Charters
Topspin Fishing Charters

Topspin Fishing Charters

5(52)Top Rated

Topspin Fishing Charters specializes in inshore and offshore sportfishing in the waters surrounding Nantucket Island.

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Albacore Charters - Albacore Charters
Albacore Charters

Albacore Charters

5(39)Top Rated

Fish the water's around Nantucket Island with Albacore Charters for Stripers, Blues, Fluke, Sea Bass or offshore for Sharks or Tuna. Fish Guaranteed.

Black Sea BassFlukeSharks
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Starr Fish Charters - Starr Fish Charters
Starr Fish Charters

Starr Fish Charters

5(29)Top Rated

Nantucket Home | Nantucket Fishing Charters, Tuna Fishing Charters and Cod Fishing Charters

CodTuna
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Lisa Lynn Charters - Lisa Lynn Charters
Lisa Lynn Charters

Lisa Lynn Charters

5(24)Top Rated
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Just Do It Too - Just Do It Too
Just Do It Too

Just Do It Too

4.9(24)Top Rated

Join Captain Marc aboard the Just Do It Too! Family Fun for Everyone! Voted the best charter fishing boat in Nantucket

inshore
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Absolute Sport Fishing - Absolute Sport Fishing
Absolute Sport Fishing

Absolute Sport Fishing

4.6(13)Top Rated

Go fishing with Captain Brian Borgeson on Nantucket's best and largest charter fishing boat!

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Althea K Sport Fishing - Althea K Sport Fishing
Althea K Sport Fishing

Althea K Sport Fishing

5(8)Top Rated
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Fishing - Nantucket Fishing
Nantucket Fishing

Nantucket Fishing

4.8(4)Top Rated

Private charter fishing in Nantucket, MA aboard Nantucketfishing.com. Specializing in fly and light tackle fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Albacore, Bonito

BluefishBonitoStriped Bass
Nantucket, Massachusetts
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Massachusetts Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist; some areas may be catch and release only.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist; some areas may be catch and release only.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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