Private Nantucket Beach Fishing with Local Guide Steve Tuna
Striped bass and bluefish fishing along Nantucket's hidden coastline with Great Point exploration
A private four-hour beach fishing activity on Nantucket with native guide Steve Tuna, who customizes the day around wind, tide and your skill level: fishing hard or simply exploring the island's less-visited beaches. Fishing rods, reels and tackle are included. Pickup is arranged. Beginning fishermen are welcome and Steve teaches casting and technique.
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The experience
You start early and fish the waters Steve knows best: the south shore's rolling surf for bluefish and false albacore, or the calmer north side where striped bass hold in protected shallows. The choice is yours: push hard for the catch or move at a pace that lets you take in the beach itself. Each stretch of Nantucket's coast has its own character, and Steve reads the conditions (wind, tide, the state of the water) to pick where the fish are likely to be and where the day will unfold best.
Great Point, the 7-mile barrier beach on the eastern shore, is where the day often leads: a combination of wildlife, open water and fishing grounds that few island visitors ever reach. If you've never cast before, Steve teaches you the mechanics: how to load the rod, how to time the release, what to feel for in the line. If you're already fishing, he'll show you the spots and the techniques that work here. Either way, the goal is the same: to see Nantucket the way a local does, not the way the guidebook shows it.
The activity runs four hours total. Fishing rods, reels and all tackle are provided. You bring yourself and the willingness to get up early. Pickup is included, and Steve speaks English. The day ends with you either holding a story about the one that got away or the one you landed, or simply the memory of a beach almost nobody on the island gets to see.
What’s included
- Fishing rods, reels and tackle.
- pickup from your Nantucket location.
- four hours with native guide Steve Tuna, who teaches casting and technique to beginners and customizes the route based on wind, tide and conditions.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by Steve Tuna's Beach Fishing Adventures
Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room to fish and explore without consuming your whole day, so you can fit a beach adventure around other island plans. If you want to spend longer on the water or need a full-day commitment, this is a morning or afternoon slot, not an all-day outing.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What fish are you likely to catch off Nantucket's beaches?
Bluefish, striped bass, false albacore and bonito are the main species Steve targets depending on the season and the water conditions on the day you fish.
Is Great Point included in the four-hour activity?
Great Point is part of the route Steve may take based on wind, tide and conditions. It's the 7-mile peninsula on the eastern shore known for wildlife and fishing, and it's often where the day leads if the conditions are right.
Do I need fishing experience to book this?
No. Steve welcomes beginning fishermen and teaches casting, technique and the basics you need to fish Nantucket's beaches. You can also choose to explore and enjoy the beach at your own pace instead of focusing on the catch.
What's included in the activity?
Fishing rods, reels and tackle are provided. Pickup is arranged. You don't need to bring your own gear or arrange transport to the beach.
How early does the day start?
Steve emphasizes getting up bright and early to fish, though the exact start time is arranged when you book. The activity runs four hours total.
Private Nantucket Beach Fishing with Local Guide Steve Tuna
4h · EN
from US$ 675 per group
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