Fishing
The sport of kings is sport for everyone. For the boys and girls there are flounder, and the experts match their skill against the striped bass, bluefish and tuna. The waters of Cape Cod off Chatham offer some of the best striped bass fishing in the world and there is excellent fishing in many of the fresh water ponds near Chatham.
Freshwater Fishing - Permits can be obtained from the Goose Hummock on Route 6A in Orleans.
Massachusetts residents - $29.00
Ages 65-69 - $17.75
Ages 15-17 - $13.00
Over 70 - $1.50
Under 15 – FREE
Out of State residents - $39.00
3 Day Permit - $25.00
Shellfishing - Non-resident shellfishing may be done in any area not marked "Closed to Shell Fishing". However,shellfishing in Chatham requires a permit from the Town Offices. Please contact the Permit Department at (508) 945-5180 or view information online