Massachusetts (MA) Boat Ramps in Boston/Cambridge
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
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.
