Fishing and Boating for Guests of Wellfleet Vacation Rentals

Wellfleet is known for its great fishing. Vacationers staying in a Wellfleet MA rental can enjoy surf fishing from Wellfleet beaches, boat fishing in Cape Cod Bay, shellfish collecting, and fresh water fishing on the area's kettle ponds.

From spring to summer, saltwater anglers will find great catches of flounder, cod, tautog, mackerel, and striped bass. During the summertime, bluefish are plentiful. No fishing license is required for surf-casting from Wellfleet fishing beaches or boat fishing in the bay or the ocean.

Several charter fishing boats in Wellfleet offer half-day and full-day fishing trips for visitors staying in a Cape Cod cottage. The charter boat Cocktales (508-349-0951) specializes in fly fishing and light tackle for striped bass and bluefish for up to three people. The Naviator (508-349-6003) offers fishing trips and harbor cruises from May through September.

Captain Ramon Rustia (413-329-8848) offers trolling, spinfishing, and flyfishing as well as sunset cruises and picnic excursions to Jeremy Point. Visitors renting a Cape Cod vacation rental can take a half-day fishing charter for about $425 for up to four people. Jac's Mate (508-255-2978) offers sportfishing for bass and blues for up to six anglers.

Vacationers who stay in a Cape Cod rental can also enjoy freshwater fishing for trout, sunfish, perch, and bass in the area's kettle ponds. Long Pond, Great Pond, and Gull Pond are all great fishing spots. Anglers age 15 and up will need to obtain a freshwater fishing license at the Town Hall (508-349-0301). Non-resident licenses are $25 for three days or $39 for the season.

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 MA boating is a popular activity for vacationers, and a number of charter companies at the Town Pier offer sailboats, motor boats, and kayaks. For boat rentals, contact Wellfleet Marine Corp. at 508-349-2233.

A sailboat rental in Wellfleet is a great way to explore the scenic beauty of Cape Cod Bay. Great Island Sailing Company (774-268-9536) features popular a three-hour excursion, while Outer Cape Sailing (508-237-4012) offers sunset tours, private charters, and sailing lessons on a shallow draft sloop.