Capt. Tom's Charters
Outfitter · Nantucket, Massachusetts
Capt. Tom's Charters is a guide outfitter based in Nantucket, Massachusetts, running flats skiff and nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, fluke, black sea bass, shark, and bluefin tuna on Nantucket. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Running since 1973, this Nantucket operation fields four boats and five captains for light tackle and fly trips, chasing striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore inshore plus fluke, sea bass, shark and tuna on nearshore runs.

What waters does Capt. Tom's Charters fish?
Capt. Tom's Charters guides Nantucket, out of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Capt. Tom's Charters?
On Capt. Tom's Charters's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, fluke, black sea bass, shark, and bluefin tuna. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Capt. Tom's Charters run?
Capt. Tom's Charters runs flats skiff and nearshore trips on Nantucket. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Massachusetts?
Yes: everyone fishing Massachusetts waters needs a valid Massachusetts fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Capt. Tom's Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Capt. Tom's Charters?
You book directly with Capt. Tom's Charters: through their website at capttom.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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