Jigs
Spro Bucktail Jigs
Durable hair jigs for stripers, fluke, and anything that eats baitfish.
Check Price
Saltwater & Coast
Fly Fishing
Spin, Cast & Bait
Great Point (Nantucket) Fishing Guide
Massachusetts
The northern tip of Nantucket, open to surf fishing year-round, where anglers target striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and Spanish mackerel.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Great Point (Nantucket) for striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and spanish mackerel. In October, striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and spanish mackerel are in season, and Clouser Minnow, Lefty's Deceiver and EP Baitfish are a good place to start. There are 7 shops within 25 miles; the closest is Nantucket Tackle Center in Nantucket, about 9 mi away. Cape Cod is about 23 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
Striped Bass
Bluefish
False Albacore
Spanish Mackerel
JFMAMJJASOND
What You'll Catch
Great Point (Nantucket) Species
Striped Bass
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov
Bluefish
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: May to Oct
False Albacore
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: Sep to Nov
Spanish Mackerel
Prime NowJ
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Best: May to Oct
Images: Duane Raver, USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
10 picks for October. marks species in season in October.
Lefty's Deceiver #3/0-2
FlyStreamer · Bluefish, Striped Bass
Shop This FlyClouser Minnow #1/0-8
FlyStreamer · Striped Bass
Shop This FlyEP Baitfish #2/0-2
FlyStreamer · False Albacore
Shop This FlySurf Candy #1-4
FlyStreamer · False Albacore
Shop This FlyMetal Jig 1/2 to 3 oz
LureJig · Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, Bluefish
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Bluefish, Striped Bass
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Striped Bass
Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon · Spanish Mackerel
Shop This LureBucktail Jig 1/4 to 2 oz
LureJig · Striped Bass
Shop This LureCut Mullet Chunk or strip
BaitNatural Bait · Bluefish
Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Striped Bass
Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 20 lb leader. Clousers and Deceivers.
Spin / Cast 7 to 8 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 30 lb braid with a 20 to 30 lb leader.
Bluefish
Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate line, wire or 40 lb bite tippet.
Spin / Cast 7 to 9 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 20 lb braid with a wire leader.
False Albacore
Fly 9 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, intermediate line, 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon leader, small epoxy baitfish flies.
Spin / Cast 7 to 8 ft medium spinning rod, 4000 reel, 20 lb braid, small metal jigs.
Spanish Mackerel
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning rod, 3000 reel, 15 lb braid with a light wire or 30 lb leader, small spoons.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Great Point (Nantucket)
Metal Jigs
Deadly Dick Deadly Dick Metal Jig
A small, heavy casting jig for fast-moving albies and mackerel.
Check PriceFlies
Saltwater Baitfish Fly Assortment
Clousers and Deceivers in sizes for stripers, snook, and reds.
Check PriceReels
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
Check PriceRods
Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod
A medium inshore rod for jigs, popping corks, and live bait.
Check PriceSpoons
Acme Kastmaster Spoon
A dense spoon that casts a mile and flutters on the fall.
Check PriceFly Rods
Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 10 wt Fly Rod
Backbone for big flies, heavy wind, and fish that run into the backing.
Check PriceLine
PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
Check PriceSome links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Within 25 Miles
Shops Near Great Point (Nantucket)
Within 25 Miles
Guides and Charters Near Great Point (Nantucket)
Charter
Starrfish Charters
Nantucket, Massachusetts· 9 mi
34 Washington St 508-221-0298
Per their website: Offshore
Charter
Topspin Fishing Charters
Nantucket, Massachusetts· 9 mi
34 Washington St 508-246-6210
Per their website: Inshore, Offshore, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Guide
Bill Fisher Outfitters
Nantucket, Massachusetts· 11 mi
20 N Cambridge St 203-962-8867
Per their website: Inshore, Offshore
Charter
Adventure with Magellan Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Harwich Port, Massachusetts· 19 mi
715 MA 28 508-237-9823
Per their website: Inshore
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 23 mi
Cape Cod
Stripers and albies from the beach, flats, and rips.
Striped Bass · False Albacore · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 29 mi
Martha's Vineyard
An island known for surfcasting and a fall derby for stripers, blues, and albies.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · False Albacore
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 39 mi
Cape Cod Bay
The bay inside the hook of Cape Cod between Plymouth and Provincetown, where state harvest records show a strong striped bass fishery.
Striped Bass
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts · About 49 mi
Race Point
The northern tip of Cape Cod at Provincetown, where fast currents and deep water near shore draw surfcasters after striped bass and bluefish.
Striped Bass · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Rhode Island · About 69 mi
Narragansett Bay
A large bay with spring schoolie stripers, summer blues, and fluke.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · Flounder