Fisher Beach
Truro, MA
Fisher Beach is a quieter Truro bay beach, a good escape from the bigger crowds. The water is calm and shallow, and the tide flats reveal shells and pools at low tide. Sunsets over Cape Cod Bay are the main draw, and the beach stays peaceful even in summer.
A quiet bay beach with good sunsets, but it is small and offers few facilities.
How we score beachesCome for the sunset. The beach is small, so evenings and weekdays are best.
Truro town beach passes are required in season, roughly 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from mid June through Labor Day. Check the town for current rates.
The approach is short, with soft sand at the water. There is no boardwalk.
Summer is warmest, and the bay water is calm. Fall evenings are peaceful, with few people around.
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