Nantucket Shoals Fluke Trip – 8+ Hours
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Eighthour offshore charter targeting trophy fluke at Nantucket ShoalsExpert captains provide toptier gear and bait for deep water fishingFast, stable vessels accommodate up to six experienced anglers
When serious fluke anglers talk about Cape Cod's premier fishing grounds, Nantucket Shoals always comes up first. This top-rated 8+ hour charter puts you right where the biggest doormat fluke cruise the deep water structures, hunting bait and putting up the kind of fights that make your reel scream. Captain Nick and Chris know these waters like their own backyard, and they'll put you on fish that most weekend warriors only dream about. With their fast, stable boats—Unreel or Elite—you'll cover serious ground and work the most productive spots where trophy fluke stack up during prime feeding times.
This isn't your typical half-day trip close to shore. You're looking at 8+ hours of serious bottom fishing in some of Cape Cod's most productive offshore waters. The Nantucket Shoals stretch for miles, creating underwater highways where fluke move and feed. Your captains will fire up the engines early, making the run out to the prime spots where the bottom structure holds the biggest fish. These are private charters built for up to 4 anglers, with the option to bring 2 more friends for $900 each if you want to fill the boat. The vessels come loaded with everything you need—top-tier rods, reels, tackle, and fresh bait—but you'll want to pack your own lunch, drinks, and a good cooler to haul home your catch. The ride out gives you time to rig up, talk strategy with the crew, and watch the depth finder as you approach the magic zones where fluke congregate.
Fluke fishing at the shoals is all about reading the drift and working your bait just right along the bottom. Your captains will position the boat over productive structure, then let the current carry you across the feeding zones. You'll be fishing bucktails tipped with squid strips, spearing, or fresh killies—whatever's working best that day. The key is keeping your sinker bouncing along the bottom as the boat drifts, giving those fluke the perfect presentation. These fish are ambush predators, so they'll slam your bait hard when everything lines up right. The crew will show you how to work the rod tip, when to let the fish run, and how to bring these powerful flatfish up from 60+ feet of water without losing them at the boat. The shoals create current breaks and edges where baitfish get pushed around, and that's where the biggest fluke set up shop to feed.
Southern Flounder, locally known as fluke, are the ultimate flatfish prize in Cape Cod waters. These masters of camouflage can grow well over 8 pounds in these productive offshore grounds, with the shoals producing some true doormat specimens that measure 24+ inches. Fluke are incredibly strong fighters that use their flat profile to plane through the water column, making long runs that test your drag and technique. The best action typically runs from late spring through early fall, with peak fishing during the summer months when water temperatures hit their stride. What makes fluke so exciting to target is their aggressive strike—they'll absolutely crush your bait when they're feeding, and the fight that follows keeps you guessing right until you see that white belly flash at the surface. These fish are also fantastic table fare, with sweet, flaky meat that makes the long day on the water even more rewarding when you're filleting your catch back at the dock.
The Nantucket Shoals produce some of Cape Cod's best fluke fishing, but trips like this fill up fast during prime season. With Captains Nick and Chris running a world-class operation, you're getting access to the kind of local knowledge and boat handling skills that put fish in the box consistently. The 8+ hour format gives you real time to work different areas and maximize your shots at trophy fish. Remember to call ahead if you're interested in the Elite boat—availability varies and these premium vessels book solid during peak fluke season. Pack your cooler, bring plenty to eat and drink, and get ready for the kind of bottom fishing that keeps Cape Cod anglers coming back year after year. This is serious fishing for serious anglers, and the shoals deliver the goods when you put in the time.
The Contender 27 Open is your ticket to the productive waters of Nantucket Shoals. Powered by twin Suzuki 300s, this fishing machine cuts through Cape Cod waters with speed and stability that serious fluke anglers demand. The hull design handles the open ocean swells around the shoals while giving you a solid platform to work big fish up from the bottom. Built for long days on the water, she's equipped with everything you need to locate and land trophy fluke. The fish finder helps mark schools and structure, while GPS and radar keep you fishing safely in any conditions. The VHF radio maintains contact with the fleet and shore. An onboard icebox keeps your drinks cold during those 8+ hour sessions. With room for up to 4 anglers (expandable to 6), there's plenty of space to spread out and fish multiple lines without tangling. The open layout lets you move around the boat to follow the bite, whether you're drifting structure or anchored on productive bottom. Captain Nick and Chris know how to position this boat to put you on fish consistently in the deeper waters around the shoals.
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