We are a full service bait and tackle shop, serving Upper Cape Cod since 1999. We carry all of the gear you need for fishing local waters - both fresh and saltwater - and the bait needed to go with it!
We also take great pride in helping our customers find success during their fishing adventures. With our extensive local knowledge and wide range of expertise we can help you plan your outing... and catch more fish. We are also an official weigh station for the State of Massachusetts so if you land the big one, bring it on in.
Our convenient location-
Our location provides easy access from both Rte 6 and Rte 28 and is centrally located among some of the best fishing waters in New England.
For those looking for the Cape's legendary saltwater action, we are less than 10 min. from the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, the most popular fishing area on the Cape. Adjacent to the canal is the tidal estuary called Mill Creek (locals refer to it as "Old Harbor"), where many fly-rodders try their luck. Scorton Creek, another spot popular with fly fishermen, is also close by and Sandy Neck Beach, where 4-wheel drive vehicles can hit the sand, is a short hop from there.
For those looking to fish Nantucket Sound, a short drive to the south will take you to the popular bluefishing areas known as South Cape Beach and Popponesset/New Seabury. Popponesset is also the home of the renowned striped bass hole called "The Spit".
For fans of Freshwater fishing, Peter's Pond, stocked with landlocked salmon as well as thousands of trout, and Mashpee-Wakeby, home to some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the state, are a stones throw away. There are also many other ponds, offering every type of fishing imaginable, within a few short miles of our store. Freshwater fishing on Cape Cod is vastly underrated! Don't miss out!
For detailed directions to our store, click on the About Us link.
Also-
Stay in touch with this website for regular fishing updates! There will be a quick report listed at the bottom of the homepage, with a more detailed report in the Fishing Report section.
Notes:
Trout Contest- The annual Forestdale Bait and Tackle trout fishing contest begins March 25 and runs through May 10. Longest trout wins the prize!
Striped Bass Contest - Our annual contest for shore-caught striped bass begins May 10 and runs through October. All fish must be weighed at Forestdale Bait and Tackle. Good luck!
Fishing Report - Nov. 30, 2011- Saltwater fishing is predictbly slow as season is about over.. There are a few small striped bass around the area creeks and some mackerel in the canal. Freshwater is steady, with trout best bet.
