Quick Facts

• Location: Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

• Pier Type: Small public fishing pier

• Water Type: Mitchell River / Chatham Harbor

• Access: Free public access

• Fishing License: Massachusetts recreational saltwater fishing permit required

• Best For: Light tackle, quiet harbor fishing

• Best Time to Fish: Incoming and outgoing tides

• Common Species: Striped bass, flounder, scup

• Tackle Style: Light to medium tackle

• Night Fishing: Limited

• Amenities: Nearby parking, river access

Overview

Mitchell River Pier sits along the tidal Mitchell River in Chatham, offering sheltered fishing conditions within the Chatham Harbor system. It’s best suited for anglers targeting harbor species rather than open-ocean runs.

Fishing improves during tide changes, especially in spring and fall.

Bottom Line

A calm Chatham fishing pier ideal for relaxed harbor fishing away from heavy crowds.