I've been fishing Nantucket on my families weekly vacation for 39 years usually surf fishing in one way shape or form with measured results. Always impressed by the size of the fish we've caught, mostly Blues, some Striper, & certainly Sharks which have a propensity for eels. I keep my "Nantucket series" reels, rods, & tackle in sacred condition in Virginia Beach for this annual affair. Upon retirement from 41 years of teaching, coaching, & administrating, I got the itch to look into an annual charter just to insure my son, grandson, son in law, & others could truly get the sense for what I've experienced here. Settling with Captain Tom 3 years ago was a sure bet. The staff knows the surrounding waters inside & out, putting us on big fish every time at different locations depending upon wind & tide, but usually institutional know how. They seemingly enjoy having raucous southerners on board, as the Captains & crew themselves are not lacking in personality. Fish tacos always make the family menu after the catch, chunked & deep Southern fried. If you don't mind pushing limits to find fish, these guys are your ticket. I'll be booking again next year, Lord willing. No regrets. I'm 3-3 with Captain Tom. It's one good hellacious time of the year. Mark Harrison "KOTCH" King of the Chesapeake Bucket List: Fall Albacore Nantucket! read more

We had an outstanding fishing trip with Capt. Tom's Charters. Captain Carl and Striker Tyler were superb...And we caught fish, lots and lots of fish: Blues galore, 2 Bonitos (first of the season for our boat), and a Bass too small to keep. Each powerful tug on the line delivered the excitement of the catch for our varied group ranging from teen to grandparent. In our opinion Captain Tom's Charters provides the most knowledgeable, most professional, and most fun adventure in deep sea fishing available on Nantucket. While we returned most of our catch to the sea, the four fish we did keep provided us with a delicious and memorable dinner. read more

We had two great trips with Capt. Tom´s during our visit to Nantucket. The first day was on the flats boat, sight fishing with a fly fishing to stripers. The guide and boat were excellent, although we weren't able to connect. We did end up with some great fish at the end of the day on spinning rods. The second trip was with the whole family and we caught some great stripers and blue fish. The boat was great and the captain and first mate did a great job finding fish and helping everyone connect. I would definitely recommend Capt. Tom´s to anyone looking for a fun day on the water in Nantucket! read more

Been fishing with Capt Tom and his team for almost 10 years. Doesn't get any better in terms of overall experience. I usually go out 2 or 3 times each summer which includes a family trip on there big boat and one or two solo trips on the flats. Their big boat allows us to combine spin and fly and their captains and mates are always big hits with the entire family. Being out in Madaket, fishing with light tackle (casting not trolling), and their attention to our personal enjoyment really sets them apart from other outfits we looked at. We're always coming back! read more

Six of us enjoyed a four hour private charter on the Priscilla J on Thursday 7/16. We were all treated like family by Captain Jason and 1st mate Max. The boat was excellently maintained and super clean. Comfortable beanbag chairs were used for seating and all the fishing equipment was in top-notch condition and worked well. The crew worked very hard to put us on fish and were super patient with six novice fisherman who kept getting our lines tangled! A beautiful and fun day on the water! read more

We've been out with Captain Tom's charters for about 8 years and it's been the best experience in bonding with my son. He's a teen and it's difficult to find the best moments, and fishing on Nantucket was simply awesome. We caught bonita, striped sea bass, and bluefish but most all captured a precious moment of quality time together. Captain Carl knows us and moves at a gracious pace, and let's is soak in every bit of the beautiful sound and sun. We'll be back again my friend. read more

Went out with Captain Brooks and his first mate on the Priscilla J. on June 29 (2023). He knew where the fish were, and we brought stripers and blues to the boat on spinning gear and flyrod. Great trip. Bass were coming to the surface and it was awesome to see them hit the crease fly. I have been fishing with the Mleczko guides since the early 90s and have never been disappointed. If you are going to book a fishing trip on the island, look no further. read more

Brooks was the absolute perfect captain for us. We had the grandkids and he made it very special for everyone. He was very engaging yet kept things quiet. He explained things in great detail. and when we got into the fish he helped the little guys reel them in. And he showed them how to hold the fish for photos and then released them. On the way in he took us to the seals. Very special. We are still talking about the trip. We will be back! Thx read more

We have now done 4 fishing charters over the last two summers with Capt Tom's Charters. They are the best! Their boats enable them to fish tricky waters with swirling surf and sand bars . Some days were easier than others but they always find the fish - everyone in our group has caught fish every time. Unlike many charters, Capt Tom's uses light tackle and we cast off the boat ourselves, so it is true sport fishing. HIghly recommend them! read more

I have gone out several times with Capt Toms charters. My outings have been so successful and enjoyable every time with Capt Carl that I request him each time I charter. I've had days with Capt Carl where just 2 of us caught 85 bluefish in only 3 hours of lines in. Their entire staff is very professional and very knowledgeable about the local Nantucket fishing. I cant speak highly enough of this outfit! read more

My husband and I booked our fishing trip and requested a "child friendly" Captain. We took out two kids along and went out with Captain Carl. He couldn't have been lovelier. Very kind and super patient with our kids. Really took the time to teach them about the mechanics of the reel and ocean safety etc. Boat was really nice and immaculate. We highly recommend the company and Captain Carl! read more

Tom's specializes in a lighter spinning tackle fishing experience which I strongly prefer. The guides take you to the fish and you cast, hook and retrieve the fish. We caught blues, strippers and false albacore. They also have a selection of different size boats to further taylor your fishing experience. We had Carl as our guide who we would recommend. read more

Another great Summer Trip with Capt. Tom's. These guys Know where the fish are!! We had an awesome Bonita day catching 20+. This has become an annual ritual for my son, his friends and I. The teenage boys are so excited for this every year. They have great boats and make you feel right at home. the count down to next year has already begun!! read more

Had an incredible time out on the water with Captain Jason! We had 3 kids with us (ages 7, 10, and 11) and they were so accommodating and fun with the kids. We caught stripers and bluefish, saw seals, and even dove for Mussels! Such a blast... looking forward to fishing with these guys again. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Jason is Mr Personality but on top of that, he knows where the fish are !! OMG ! We caught so many blue fish. My wife, daughter, son and I all caught fish. Loved seeing my 17 year old daughter laughing and having great time (she is a tough customer !). Can't recommend Capt Tom's Charters enough read more

FANTASTIC four hour trip!! Top water and light tackle with stripers surrounding the boat -- the usual capt tom charter recipe for great fishing. And alone with no other boats crowding us. Tyler is a terrific captain, guide on the rise and on his way to the guiding hall of fame in Nantucket. read more

Thanks so much Captain Carl of Captain Tom's. We had an amazing afternoon fishing with you.! Carl gave us a great tour of the island and was so knowledgeable about fishing and the history of Nantucket. We will definitely come back and fish with Captain Tom's charter again. read more

Thank you Capt. Tom's Charters, and Captain Jarrett for a fantastic morning at Great Point! Jarrett knew where to find the albies and how to coach my wife for her 1st (and more) albie - and they were BIG! No other boats around us. Love those screamin reels! read more

Tremendous experience with Captain Jason for the second year in a row. We hit the triple with sea bass, bonita and blues. Great for adults and kids. These guys know fishing and know the Nantucket waters. read more