Spring makes us love the Cape for a lot of different reasons, not the least of which is the warming weather and water. Warmer water means that we no longer need to worry about hypothermia when participating in one of the best Cape Cod activities, shellfishing. Each town has unique regulations and areas that are open and closed depending on the season. Check out the listings below for more details in 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