Fishing & Shell Fishing

Wellfleet is known for its abundance of shellfish, including the famous Wellfleet Oyster. At low tides in Wellfleet, quahogs, soft shell clams, and oysters are harvested along the beaches. Seasonal recreational shellfishing permits, valid from June through September, cost $40 for non-residents and can be obtained from the Shellfish Department at the Town Pier (508-349-0300). During the summer, recreational shellfishing is only permitted at Indian Neck on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Wellfleet's freshwater ponds are stocked with several varieties of trout, joining native perch, large and smallmouth bass, pickerel and sunfish. Gull, Great and Long Ponds are the largest and most accessible. Fishing licenses are not required for saltwater fishing; freshwater anglers age 15 and up can obtain licenses at Town Hall. Always check Fish & Game Regulations for species size limits and quantity.

Striped Bass are plentiful in Cape Cod Bay and off the backside beaches especially in the fall where you can catch a 50 pound+ striper.

Gone Fishin Sporting Goods, Bait & Tackle Wellfleet Corner of Route 6 and Cahoon Hollow Road