The Oldest Charter Boat on Nantucket with the DeCostas | OTW Podcast Ep. 84

Captain Bob and Ray DeCosta from Albacore Charters, out of Nantucket Island, talk about fishing for giant tuna, 100-striper days, and surf fishing Nantucket from the 1970s to today.

By OTW StaffMay 21, 2026

The Oldest Charter Boat on Nantucket with the DeCostas | OTW Podcast Ep. 84

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For three generations, the DeCostas have been operating Albacore Charters out of Nantucket Island. Captain Bob and Ray DeCosta talk about fishing for giant tuna, 100-striper days, and surf fishing Nantucket from the 1970s to today.

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The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.