Towns in the Bass River Watershed:
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Dennis
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Yarmouth
Major Tributaries:
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The Weir Creek
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Labans Pond
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Dinahs Pond
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Mill Pond
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Hamblins Brook
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Muddy Creek
Organizations working in the Bass River Watershed:
What's happening in the Bass River? Click here to find out!
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Deputy Director for PolicyMass Rivers is currently seeking a Deputy Director of Policy. Please click here for a detailed job description and instructions for how to apply.
Bass River Activities
Swimming
Walk, Hike, Bike
Paddling
Boating & Sailing
Fishing
Swimming
It is safe to swim in the Bass River. However, there are some locations which swimming is prohibited by the town of Yarmouth. These locations include the Route 28 Bass River Bridge, the Highbank Bridge or the Penn Central Bridge. To learn more, click here.
Swimming locations:
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Bass River Beach/Smugglers Beach (Yarmouth)
Hike, Walk, Bike
Walking locations:
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Indian Lands Conservation Area (Dennis) provides a peaceful place to walk or enjoy the scenery of the Bass River.
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Keegan and Wilbur Park (Yarmouth)
Biking locations:
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Cape Cod Rail Trail. This bike path travels from South Yarmouth to Wellfleet, spanning over 25 miles with an additional spur to Chatham via the Old Colony Rail Trail. The trail briefly crosses over the river for nice views and passes by many Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus stops. It begins 3 miles from the Hyannis Transportation Center which has many bus and train connections.
Paddling
Paddling locations/rentals:
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Bass River Kayaks and Paddle Boards (West Dennis). For more information, click here.
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Bass River Marina (West Dennis)
Boating & Sailing
Boating locations:
You can take both big and small boats. The Bass River provides access to Nantucket Sound.
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Bass River Marina at Horsefoot Cove (West Dennis). Concrete ramp for boats.
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No fee, space for 9 trailers and 4 cars.
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Nantucket Sea Farms (West Dennis). Concrete ramp, no fee. Available for fishing or boating.
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Parking has space for 8 trailers and 3 cars.
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Parking for 16 trailers and 10 cars.
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Information about Rentals:
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Public Boat Rentals by Cape Cod Waterways (West Dennis). In collaboration with the Town of Dennis, Cape Cod Waterways provides boat rentals for people who would like to canoe or kayak on the Bass River! More info here.
Fishing
There are many opportunities to fish on the Bass River. Learn about fishing & shellfishing on the Bass >>
It is important to get a Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit. Be aware of Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations
Fishing locations:
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Nantucket Sea Farms (West Dennis). Concrete ramp, no fee. Available for fishing or boating.
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Parking has space for 8 trailers and 3 cars.
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Horsefoot Cove (Dennis). Has fisherman access.
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includes free parking for 9 trailers and 4 cars.
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Smugglers Beach (South Yarmouth). Has a fishing pier.
- Keegan Boat Ramp (Yarmouth)
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Parking for 16 trailers and 10 cars. No Fee.
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Bass River Beach & Boat Access (Yarmouth)
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Large parking lot for over 60 trailers. There is a parking fee.
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