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CAPE COD TRAVEL WEBGUIDE
FISHING

The waters around Cape Cod are among the best in the Northeast for fishing- after all, Cape Cod was named after a fish! With over 350 ponds dotting this peninsula, and the lovely blue ocean that surrounds us, visitors who like to fish are happy campers here.

Charter boats and party fishing boats are available to everyone who wants to stop looking at the water and finally be on the water. You don't have to worry about fishing licenses, and you don't need to worry about gear. The charter boats do their best to help you have memories that will last a lifetime.

If you are a freshwater fisherman, you can have your pick of many different varieties of fish on the Cape. However, you must be aware that although you do not need a fishing permit to go salt water fishing for recreation, you do need a license to fish freshwater ponds. If you are over the age of 70 or under the age of 15, you're exempt, but all others must apply for and pay for a Massachusetts fishing license ($30-$40). You can pick them up at the town clerk's office and select tackle shops.

Kids on the Cape suggests:

Adventurer Sportfishing (Cape Cod Sportfishing)
Adventurer Sports Fishing Charters, Harwichport, 1-800-848-8862. Great summer family fun! Look at the seals while you enjoy charter fishing for striped bass, bluefish, fluke, sea bass or scup.

Capt. Ramon Rustica: Enjoy sportfishing and more aboard the "Close Enough", sailing daily from Wellfleet Harbor. Offering sportfishing charters, Wellfleet Sunset Bay Cruises and Jeremy Point Picnics. Captain Ramon has been fishing (and catching) striped bass, bluefish and other inshore species for more than 25 years. The Captain offers you everything you need whether you're a novice or a seasoned fisherman. All tackle supplied. 508-349-0066 or 413-329-8848

Hyline Cruises Fishing, Hyannis, 508-790-0696

Helen H Deep Sea Fishing, Hyannis, 508-790-0660

Captain John Boats, Plymouth, 1-800-242-AHOY

Clamneck Charters, Hyannis, 508-428-5108

Ships Shops Boat Rentals, Yarmouth, 508-398-2900 or 800-699-2256

Yankee Deep Sea Fishing, Harwich, 508-432-2520

The Naviator, Wellfleet, 508-349-6003

Sea Charters (Capt. Gallagher), Orleans, 508-255-1370

Golden Eagle, Harwich, 508-432-5611

Patriot Boats, Falmouth, 800-734-0088