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Title:Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:DONMAC::MACINTYRE
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1660
Total number of notes:20970

1166.0. "Legal 4WD access on the cape?" by SPTNIK::BOLTON () Thu Jun 15 1989 17:47

    
    
    Does anyone know where you can legally drive on the beach to surf cast
    on the cape.  I've heard various opinions on this the latest being that
    you can get on the beach up toward truro.
    
    thanks
    
    
    
    
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1166.1At least one is openCURIE::PLUMLEYThu Jun 15 1989 18:155
    Nauset beach is open for four wheel drive.  The usual restrictions
    apply.  I'd check with the c of c in Orleans for sure, but I think
    it will cost you $80. for a sticker.  
    
    -sorry - dont know about the outer cape beachs
1166.2Call the RangersNYJMIS::HORWITZBeach BagelFri Jun 16 1989 11:0512
    re: .0
    
    Contact the Ranger station at the Cape Codd Nat'l. Seashore. They
    will explain their (restrictive) rules and regs.
    
    Also, try to contact a member of the Mass. Beach Buggy Assoc. Since
    the main goal of the Assoc. is to preserve 4wd access to the beaches,
    they are up-to-date on all the rules and open ramps. (Think about
    joining the MBBA as well...help the effort!)
    
    Bagel....NJBBA #603
    
1166.3CAPE=$$$ PLUM IS=FREELEDS::BEAULIEUFri Jun 16 1989 13:4217
    The Nauset beach sticker was $85.00 last year, and you must have 
    safety equipment; tow rope/chain, jack, board to support the jack 
    etc. You also must have at least P225R15 tires to get out there.
    They dont make exceptions eithier. If you ask me its not worth it 
    if you only plan to go out a few times. 
    Race point, at the tip of the cape, is $45.00 and same rules apply
    plus there is more action at race anyway! This is a little more 
    reasonable too. There is also Sandy point/neck? but I dont know 
    what the sticker costs there. 
    
    Another option would be Plum Island, although it is not on the cape,  
    The sticker was free last year, all you needed was your safety equipment 
    (which are common sense stuff anyway) and they are more leanent on the 
    tires (I got out there in my s-15 Jimmy w/ P215R15's.
    
    Shawn  
                                   
1166.4Contact info?CHEZ::BOLTONMon Jun 19 1989 16:034
    
    
    Thanks.  What town is the BB assoc. listed under??
    
1166.5plum costs $$$ too now!JANVAX::NERLSummer Blues and Striper HunterTue Jun 20 1989 12:339
    re: .3
    
    
    Plum Island stickers are now $25.- plus you need to pay $5. for
    a day permit or $10. for a season permit.  Guess they figure that'll
    limit the amount of people to just serious fisherpeople like ourselves!
    
    				jn
    
1166.6Cheap compared to NJNYJMIS::HORWITZBeach BagelTue Jun 20 1989 12:5825
    re: Fees
    Boy...things sure are cheap in N.E. !!
    Down here in NJ, Island Beach S.P. costs $125 for a season sticker
    (limited numbers available), or $15 for a 72 hour permit.
    The other towns that allow vehicles on the beach all require their
    own stickers which range from ~$25 on up. (some of these towns have
    only a mile or so of beach). 
    Also, we face other restrictions down here...
    	IBSP only allows 500 vehicles on the beach at one time. AND,
    	you must park perpendicular to the waterline. ...oh yeah...
    	the Park is DRY! (don't even think about bringing a single can
    	of beer with you.)
    
    	Most of the towns don't allow buggy access between Memorial
    	Day and Labor Day.
        
    	Etc. Etc...
    
    	ANd then there are the jerks who build 1/2 million dollar houses
    	on barrier beaches and complain 'cause someone is fishing on
    	"their beach".
    
    Bagel
    
    PS...I'm looking for a contact # for the MBBA.