Best Shellfishing Spots on Cape Cod | Update Fall 2019

Fall is a great time for shellfishing on Cape Cod.  The water is still relatively warm and the weather, if you aren't in the middle of a Nor'Easter, is generally crisp and beautiful.  A lot reopens in October and November so time to get the rake out of the shed and start digging.

Each town has unique regulations and areas that are open and closed depending on the season.  Check out the listings below for more details on your town.  We also provide one or two suggestions of our favorite places but we suggest you find your own!

Town information	Our Favorite Spot (but check for seasonal closures)
Bourne	Buttermilk Bay
Sandwich	Mill Creek
Falmouth	Waquoit Bay
Mashpee	Great River south of the landing
Barnstable	Scudder Lane or West Bay
Yarmouth	Gray's Beach
Dennis	Cove Rd (West Dennis Side)
Brewster	Ellis Landing
Harwich	Wychmere Harbor
Chatham	Mill Creek or Oyster Pond
Orleans	Little Pleasant Bay
Eastham	Boat Meadow Creek
Wellfleet	Indian Neck or Chipman's Cove
Truro	Pamet River
Provincetown	West of the Breakwater

Photo courtesy of C. Dannhauser