Do you know that there are nearly one thousand freshwater ponds and lakes on Cape Cod? As a result of the water quality surveys done as part of a 2021 study, 109 of those ponds were deemed as unacceptable due to water quality issues.
Here are a few other concerning discoveries revealed in this recent report published by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod:
Whether you enjoy fishing the freshwater ponds and lakes on the Cape, or fishing the salt waters surrounding the Cape, a common link for all people who enjoy fishing is the water in those areas.
If you are intrigued by the questions asked above, then perhaps you are interested in learning more about water quality on Cape Cod. After all, the quality of that water will impact the future of fishing on the Cape.
A 2021 report by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod entitled “State of the Waters: Cape Cod Report” examines the question of the health of the water found on Cape Cod, and factors that impact the quality of that water.
The report itself along with informative charts and tables can be found at https://capecodwaters.org/overview/#results.
As it appears that many members of MFCC are concerned about the state of recreational fishing on Cape Cod, I suggest that you take the time to read and absorb the information in the report in order for all of us to be better informed to take actions that can help reverse the current negative trends for the quality of the fresh and salt water on Cape.
Best regards,
Richard Banks
