Sandy Bay Fishing Spot
- County: Essex - Rockport
- Public Fishing: Yes
- Website: http://www.harbormasters.org/rockport/breakwater.shtml
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/13/09 11:01 PM
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Sandy Bay Description
Rockport the town lies about an indentation of the cape known as Sandy Bay. The southern arm of this bay extends eastward one and a half miles to Gap Head. Here the island of Straitsmouth, three eighths of a mile in length and but a few rods distant from the "Head", completes the arm. The western arm extends northward two miles, to Andrews Point. Toward the east there is no protection whatever; and during the easterly gales the waves roll in and strike against the shore with unchecked fury. Across this eastern open space the government is now building a breakwater. When completed, it will rank with the already famous works at Cherbourg, France, and Plymouth, England. There are great angling choices here. Where it be inshore, offshore, or from the beaches, you can catch fish here!! The beaches are beautiful, and any activity you choose awaits.