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Visiting Sandwich as a fisherman or one who likes to go home with a
“one that got away” story then you’re in the right place. Sandwich has
great fishing opportunities for a salt or freshwater angler. I’ll spare you
the agony of reading my “one that got away” story and point you in
the right direction to write your own. Best saltwater spot is The Cape
Cod Canal which offers shoreline fishing for several miles with walking
access along its seven-mile run and there is plenty of parking available
as well. The canal is home to a wide variety of fish like Striped Bass, Sea
Bass, Mackerel, Tautog and sometimes Pollock. The Bulkhead of the
Sandwich Marina is probably the greatest spot for targeting these multiple species. If you would rather surf cast, then Town beach or our East
Sandwich beaches are the place to go. There you will find Flounder,
Fluke, Sea Bass and perhaps a nice big Striped Bass for your fish story.
If you are a fly fisherman and hitting a 20 lb Striped Bass is on your
bucket list, than many of our salt marsh estuaries are waiting for you.
These areas are at the towns historic Boardwalk and Scorton Creek.
For the freshwater angler Peters Pond is stocked heavily in the spring
with Trout making it a great location. In the surrounding areas of town
there are many ponds, Shaume, Mashpee Wakeby, Lawrence, and
Spectacle to name a few are where you’ll will find a variety of Large and
Small Mouth Bass, Perch, and Pickerel.
All of these locations have boat launch areas and plenty of shoreline
access. Best of luck writing your “one that got away” story or perhaps
you’ll have pictures and bragging rights to bring home.
Matthew Ellis, lifelong Sandwich resident and friend of the Chamber