Massachusetts boat ramps offer many routes to the water

Massachusetts Tide Charts

Berkshires/Pioneer Valley/Mohawk Trail Cape Cod Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge
Greater Boston and Cambridge Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket North of Boston/Merrimack Valley
South of Boston/Plymouth
Berkshires/Pioneer Valley/Mohawk Trail top of listings

Ashmere Lake

Off Smith Road Hinsdale, MA Phone: 617-727-1843

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Smallmouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Beartown State Forest

69 Bluehill Road Monterey, MA 01245 Phone: 413-528-0904

Beartown State Forest is open year-round. During the warm months Benedict Pond attracts swimmers, boaters, and fishermen. A network of trails on 12,000 acres offers visitors a chance to see animals, brooks, beaver ponds, forests, and fall foliage. Open in winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Hiking on the 1.5-mile Benedict Pond Loop Trail in any season. Year-round camping available. Park hours: Sunrise until sunset. Parking is $5 per vehicle, May through mid-October.
Boat ramp: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass and pickerel.

Connecticut River

Main Street Hatfield, MA

One mile north of Hatfield Center. Shallow draft lightweight boats and canoes. Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Connecticut River

Off Route 63 Northfield, MA

One mile north of Northfield Center on Route 63. Paved parking area and ramp. The boat ramp can accommodate canoes, fishing boats, recreational motorboats. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Connecticut River

Off Medina Street Chicopee, MA

One-half mile off Route 116 on Melina Street. Thirty-two parking spaces and a surfaced ramp. Shallow, moderate and deep draft recreational and fishing boats. Easy canoe and rowing shell access. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park.

Connecticut River (Barton Cove)

Barton Cove Road Gill, MA

1.5 miles east of Turner’s Falls on Route 2. Paved parking and ramp. Recreational motorboats, canoes, fishing boats. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park.

Connecticut River (Oxbow)

North Street (Route 5) Easthampton, MA

Take Route I-91 to exit 18 south on Route 5 in Easthampton. Thirty-five parking spaces and a paved ramp. Customary use by high powered recreational craft and larger fishing boats. Fish species: Largemouth, smallmouth bass, northern pike white perch pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Erving State Forest

Laurel Lake Road Erving, MA

This forest provides a variety of recreational pursuits including boating, swimming, and fishing at Laurel Lake; camping, picnicking, hunting, horseback riding and winter sports. The woodlands are interlaced by eight miles of forest roads, and numerous trails lead to points of scenic interest.
Boat ramp: Small concrete ramp; gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: trout, largemouth bass, pickerel,
Recreational opportunities: swimming, boating (all types), boat ramp, camping, canoeing, fishing, group day use, hiking, horseback riding trails, hunting (restrictions), interpretive program, mountain biking, picnicking, scenic viewing area, skiing (cross-country), walking trails.

Hampton Ponds State Park

1048 North Road Westfield, MA Phone: 413-532-3985

Located in the City of Westfield, Hampton Pond State Park offers water based recreation activities and picnicking.
Recreational opportunities: Beaches, Restrooms, boating (all types), boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, swimming.

October Mountain State Forest

Woodland Road Lee, MA Phone: 413-243-1778

At 16,500 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Forty-seven 47 campsites dot a sunny hillside and offer a great base to explore this vast forest. Trails are available for every level of experience, and include the famous Appalachian Trail.
Recreational opportunities: Camping, non-motorized boating, boat ramp & public landing, fishing, hiking, hunting (restrictions), mountain biking, off-road vehicles, skiing (cross-country), trailer / R.V. dumping, walking trails.
Boat ramps: Car top boating is available at Housatonic River (public access nearby at New Lenox Rd.), Buckley Dunton Reservoir and October Mountain Reservoir day-use area.

Robinson State Park

462 North Street Feeding Hills, MA Phone: 413-786-2877

Robinson State Park is a major day use area for the Springfield region. A paved road that runs along the Westfield River creates access to the park for cars, foot traffic, bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs leading to the swimming pond, playing fields, and picnic areas. About 20 miles of trails in the park are shared by walkers, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Many of them offer scenic views of the Westfield River.
Boat ramp: There is a launch area for canoes and kayaks.
Recreational opportunities: hiking trails, bicycling paths, canoeing, fishing, group day use, mountain biking, picnicking, scenic viewing area, skiing (cross-country), swimming, walking trails.

Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)

York Lake Road Sandisfield, MA Phone: 413 229-8212

Within the rolling northern hardwood forests of Sandisfield State Forest is York Lake, featuring a popular day use area with a 300-foot beach for unguarded swimming, a picnic area and a boat launch ramp. York Lake is stocked with trout by Mass Wildlife three times each year. Other seasonal activities including walking and hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Hunters are also welcome (in season). The moderately difficult 2-mile Pond Loop Trail offers scenic views of the lake.
Sandisfield State Forest is open from sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, year-round. Facilities are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and a $5 parking fee applies. Parking is permitted only at designated areas. Unguarded Swimming is only available at York Lake designated beach area. Picnicking is available at York Lake day-use area. Please carry-in, carry-out all your trash and belongings.
Boat ramp: Ideal for kayaks, canoes and small sail boats, available at York Lake (ramp available), West Lake (no ramp) and Thousand Acre Swamp, Cookson State Forest (ramp available) day-use area.

Wendell State Park

392 Montague Road Wendell, MA Phone: 413-659-3797

Located south of the Millers River, Wendell State Forest covers 7,566 acres of rolling forested hills, streams, ponds, and trails. Ruggles Pond is the main day-use area. This 10 acre pond offers crystal clear water for swimming and fishing. Picnic sites and a ball field with a pavilion are located nearby. The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail traverses the forest boundaries and offers a small Adirondack shelter for trail users.
Boat ramp: There is a small boat launching ramp located at the Northern end of Wickett Pond.
Recreational opportunities: Boating, boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, group day use, hiking, horseback riding trails, hunting (restrictions), mountain biking, picnicking, scenic viewing area, skiing (cross-country), swimming walking trails.
Cape Cod top of listings

Andrew Harding Lane

Chatham, MA

On Chatham Harbor. Sand.

Ashumet Pond

Falmouth-Sandwich Road Falmouth, MA 02540 Phone: 508-759-3406

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Baker Pond

Off Route 6 Orleans, MA 02653 Phone: 508-759-3406

Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 ramp; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Barlow’s Landing

Bourne, MA

On Buzzard’s Bay. Paved

Barnstable Harbor (Blish Point)

Commerce Road Barnstable, MA 508-862-4000 Phone: 508-862-4000

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete ramp. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, flounder. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

Bass River

South Shore Drive Yarmouth, MA 02675 Phone: 508-398-2231

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types. Sport fishing pier provides fishing area for recreational anglers - barrier free; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, flounder. Managed by Town of Yarmouth.

Bourne Marina

Academy Drive Bourne, MA

On Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

Bridge Street

Chatham, MA

On Nantucket Sound. Paved

Corporation Road

Dennis, MA

Paved

Electric Avenue

Bourne, MA

On Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

Foot of Cove Road

Chatham, MA

On Pleasant Bay. Sand.

Great Herring Pond

Herring Pond Road Bourne, MA 02532 Phone: 508-759-3406

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers;1 ramp; 1 lane; gravel. Fish species: Smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Green Pond

Menauhant Road Falmouth, MA 02540 Phone: 508-862-4000

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

Hamblin Pond

Prospect Street Barnstable, MA 02630 Phone: 508-862-4000

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 gravel lane. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

Hemenway Road

Eastham, MA

Sand

Johns Pond

Hoopole Road Mashpee, MA 02649 Phone: 508-759-3406

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Little Cliff Pond

Flax Pond Road Brewster, MA 02631 Phone: 508-759-3406

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 concrete lane. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Long Pond (Wings Grove)

Davis Road Yarmouth, MA 02675 Phone: 508-398-2231

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Small playground, wooded area, basketeball court, seasonal Porta-John. Managed by Town of Yarmouth.

Lovells Pond

Santuit-Newtown Road Barnstable, MA 02630 Phone: 508-862-4000

Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 ramp; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

Mashpee/Wakeby Pond

Off Forestdale Road Mashpee, MA 02649 Phone: 508-539-1400

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete ramp. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel. Managed by Town of Mashpee.

Monument Beach

Emmons Road Bourne, MA

On Buzzards Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

Old Harbor Road

Hyannis, MA

On Lewis Bay. Paved / no parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

Pamet River

Depot Road Truro, MA 02666 Phone: 508-349-7004

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete ramp. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by Town of Truro.

Parkers River Sport Fishing Pier

Main Street Yarmouth, MA 02675 Phone: 508-398-2231

Sport Fishing Pier provides fishing area for recreational anglers - barrier free; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, flounder. Managed by Town of Yarmouth.

Rock Harbor

Rock Harbor Road Eastham, MA 02642 Phone: 508-240-5900

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 2 ramps; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, cod, flounder. Managed by Town of Eastham.

Ryders Cove

Ryders Cove Road North Chatham, MA

On Pleasant Bay. Paved.

Saquatucket Harbor

Main Street Harwich, MA 02645 Phone: 508-430-7514

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 2 ramps; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, cod. Managed by Town of Harwich.

Schoolhouse Pond

Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 Phone: 508-896-3701

Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; no ramps; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Brewster

Scorton Creek Shore Fishing Area

North Shore Blvd. Sandwich, MA 02563 Phone: 508-990-2860 ext. 102

Shore fishing area with minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access; coastal access for all types; no ramps; no lanes. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, flounder. Managed by state Division of Marine Fisheries.

Scudder Lane

Barnstable, MA

On Barnstable Harbor. Paved / limited parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.

Seapit River (Seapit Landing)

Town Landing Road Falmouth, MA 02540 Phone: 508-548-8500

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete pad. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke. Managed by Town of Falmouth.

Sesuit Harbor

Cold Storage Road Dennis, MA 02638 Phone: 508-394-8300

Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers; coastal access for all types; 1 ramp; 2 lanes; concrete. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by Town of Dennis.

Sheep Pond

Fisherman’s Landing Road Brewster, MA 02631 Phone: 508-896-3701

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Brewster.

Shubael Pond

Willimantic Drive Barnstable, MA 02630 Phone: 508-862-4000

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 ramp; 1 lane; gravel. Fish species: Trout, smallmouth bass. Managed by Town of Barnstable.

Slough Pond

Slough Road Brewster, MA 02631 Phone: 508-896-3701

Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks; 1 lane; cartop access. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Brewster.

Wequaquet Lake

Shootflying Hill Road Barnstable, MA 02630 Phone: 508-862-4000

Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers; 1 lane; concrete. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by Town of Barnstable.
Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge top of listings

Alum Lake

Clark Road Sturbridge, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the Town of Sturbridge.

Chicopee River

East Street Wilbraham, MA

Canoe access: Access to rivers most suitable for canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Chicopee River (Red Bridge Landing)

Red Bridge Road Wilbraham, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Douglas State Forest

107 Wallum Lake Road Douglas, MA Phone: 508-476-7872

Bordering both Connecticut and Rhode Island, this popular 5,907-acre state forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing at Wallum Lake and hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on miles of woodland trails. Facilities include two pavilions, boat ramp, swimming beach, picnic area and restrooms.
Boat ramp: There is a concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species includes trout, largemouth bass, and pickerel.

Dunn Pond State Park

289 Pearl Street Gardner, MA Phone: 508-632-7897

This 119-acre park features a 20-acre pond, walking trails, swimming, fishing, picnicking, public programs, and play equipment. Private canoes and non-motorized boats are allowed on the pond. In the winter the trails are open for cross country skiing. Ice skating is allowed on the pond and often there is a fire blazing in the visitor center’s fireplace. All activities offered by the park are accessible to people with disabilities. Parking fees are $5 for cars. Annual passes are $35 for Massachusetts residents and $45 for out of state residents.

East Brimfield Reservoir

Sturbridge Road Sturbridge, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskee, pickerel, black crappie.

Eddy Pond

South Street Auburn, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Auburn.

Indian Lake

Grove Street Worcester, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, black crappie. Managed by the City of Worcester.

Long Pond

Sturbridge, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskee, white perch, pickerel, black crappie.

Manchaug Pond

Holt Road Sutton, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bas, smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Sutton.

Moore State Park

Route 31 Paxton, MA Phone: 508-792-3969

1 Sawmill Road Paxton MA Moore was the site of grist and saw mills from 1747 through the early part of this century. What remains today is stone mill foundations, a restored sawmill, and mountains of glorious rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurel. Turkey Hill Brook, dropping 90 feet in less than a quarter mile, was a good mill site, and as many as five separate mills may have been built here. The remnants of the mill-village at Moore give a glimpse of the old rural manufacturing economy.
Recreational opportunities: Canoeing, fishing, hiking, historic site, hunting (restrictions), interpretive program, scenic viewing area, skiing (cross-country), walking trails.

Quaboag Pond

Shore Road Brookfield, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Town of Brookfield.
Greater Boston and Cambridge top of listings

Charles River

Woerd Avenue Waltham, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Charles River

Fisher Street Needham, MA

Cartop access: Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Manage dby the state Department of Conservation.

Charles River

Nonantum Road Brighton, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation.

Charles River

Charles River Road Watertown, MA

Launch for small boats

Charles River

Daly Recreation Center, 4 Nonantum Road Brighton, MA

Launch for small boats

Charles River (Elm Bank)

Off Elliot Street Dover, MA

Canoe access: Access to rivers most suitable for canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by state Department of Conservation.

Charles River Reservation

Memorial Drive opposite Magazine Street Cambridge, MA

Launch for small boats.

Charles River Reservation

Charles River Dam at Museum of Science, 1 Science Park Boston, MA

Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation

Clarendon Street Boston,

Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation

Hatch Shell, Embankment Road Boston, MA

Launch for small boats

Charles River Reservation

Pinckney Street Boston, MA

Launch for small boats

Mystic Lake (Upper)

Mystic Valley Parkway Medford, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Mystic River

Wellington Yacht Club, 451 Fellsway Medford, MA

Launch for small boats

Mystic River Reservation -- Mystic Lakes -- Sandy Beach

Off Mystic Valley Parkway Medford, Somerville, Everett, MA Phone: 617-727-5380

Open year round, dawn to dusk. The banks of the Mystic River are almost entirely publicly owned from the Amelia Earhart Dam at the mouth of the Mystic Lakes. The property is accessible via the MBTA. The property includes: Mary O'Malley Park. The park has striking views of the harbor and the Tobin Bridge over the Mystic River. A boat landing and shelter are located on an historic granite pier. Tennis courts and a large open lawn area for concerts and picnics are also available.
Mystic Lakes. Today the Mystic Lakes are popular for freshwater swimming at Sandy Beach. The Upper Mystic Lake is for non-powered boats only. There is a small concrete pad ramp system designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species include largemouth bass, pickerel, and black crappie, The Lower Mystic Lake is for power boats with no wake. Information about Shannon Beach: 617-727-5380.
Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket top of listings

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Wasque Reservation, East Beach

Dike Road (on Chappaquiddick Island adjacent to Martha's Vineyard) Edgartown, MA 02539 Phone: 508-627-7689

Chappaquiddick Island’s eastern edge is a barrier beach that extends for seven miles from Wasque Point past the Cape Poge Lighthouse to the Gut. The refuge offers 14 miles of beachfront and oversand vehicle and walking trails. Facilities include picnic tables, bike rack, restrooms, which are open May 30 to October 30. Fresh water is available by hand pump at the Wasque and Mytoi parking areas. Open year-round, daily, 24 hours. Gatehouse open May 30-October 15, daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Boat ramp: In Cape Poge Bay, there is cartop access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Fish species include striped bass and bluefish.
North of Boston/Merrimack Valley top of listings

Annisquam River (Corliss Landing)

Off Apple Street Gloucester, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, flounder. Managed by the City of Gloucester.

Black Rock Creek

Off State Reservation Road Salisbury, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Danvers River

Liberty Hill Avenue Salem, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the City of Salem.

Forest Lake

Ridgewood Lane Methuen, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the City of Methuen.

Horn Pond

Lake Avenue Woburn, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the City of Woburn.

Ipswich River

East Street Ipswich, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Ipswich.

Jones River (Long Wharf)

Off Atlantic Street Gloucester, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, flounder. Managed by the City of Gloucester.

Lake Pentucket

Lawrence Street Haverhill, MA

Cartop access: Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Shore fishing area: Minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the City of Haverhill.

Lake Pentucket

Stanley Drive Haverhill, MA

Shore fishing area: Minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the City of Haverhill.

Lanes Cove

Dudley Street Gloucester, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod. Managed by the City of Gloucester.

Lynn Harbor

Lynnway Lynn, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation.

Merrimack River

Riverside Avenue Haverhill, MA

Cartop access: Access to lakes, ponds and rivers for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Fish species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Managed by the City of Haverhill.

Merrimack River (Cashman Park)

Merrimack Street at Cashman Park Newburyport, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the City of Newburyport.

Merrimack River (Riley Park)

Everette Street Lawrence, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie, walleye. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Rock Pond

Main Street Georgetown, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Salem Harbor (Winter Island)

Winter Island Road Salem, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the City of Salem.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Beach Road, Route 1A Salisbury, MA 01952 Phone: 508-462-4481

Salisbury Beach stretches 3.8 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. This 521-acre park offers swimming, boating, fishing, and camping, and is very popular with trailer campers. Facilities include a 484-site campground with bathhouses, an extensive day-use parking lot, three comfort stations for beach users with boardwalks over the dunes, and a playground and pavilion area. The campground office hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. The camping season is from early May to mid-October. Off-season camping is available from mid-October to late November on weekends.
Boat ramp: The facility also has two boat ramps on the Merrimack River at the campground's southern edge.
South of Boston/Plymouth top of listings

Acushnet River Basin (Pease Park)

Pease Street Fairhaven, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the Town of Fairhaven.

Clarks Cove

W. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the City of New Bedford.

Cook Pond

Henry Street Fall River, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Largemouth bass, tiger muskee, white perch, pickerel. Managed by the City of Fall River.

Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Route 88 South Westport, MA 02790 Phone: 508-636-8816

Located at the western end of Buzzards Bay, the sandy, southwest-facing, 2-mile long beach is breezy all year round, providing excellent wind surfing and a respite from sweltering inland temperatures. Behind the dunes near Gooseberry Neck is a 100-site campground.
The regular camping season is mid-May through mid-October. Swimming is permitted only at designated beaches. Pets are not allowed at swimming areas. Recreational uses: beaches, camping, picnicking, restrooms, boating (all types), boat ramp, fishing, historic site, picnicking, showers, swimming, trailer / R.V. dumping.

Long Pond

Clark Road Plymouth, MA

Shore fishing area: Minimally improved property that provides shore fishing access. Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Mattapoisett Harbor (Short Wharf)

Water Street Mattapoisett, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke. Managed by the Town of Mattapoisett.

Plymouth Harbor

Water Street Plymouth, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Plymouth.

Sandy Pond

Gunning Point Plymouth, MA

Fisherman access: Small concrete ramp, concrete pad ramp system or gravel ramp designed for smaller boats and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Scituate Harbor

Barker Road Scituate, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, cod, flounder. Managed by the Town of Scituate.

Taunton River Basin

Brownell Street Fall River, MA

General access: Concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. Fish species: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, fluke, squeteague. Managed by the City of Fall River.