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Boat Ramps - Cape Cod & The Islands, MA

For information on public access points to the beaches and ponds, see below or contact the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Office of Fishing and Boating Access. The FBA provides boat and canoe access sites on coastal waters, great ponds, and rivers throughout Massachusetts. Also, the Office of Fishing and Boating Access offers a publication, Public Access to the Waters of Massachusetts. This publication includes 90 individual site maps and descriptions of more than 200 access points to state waterways. The 150-page guide also includes information about sportfishing piers, fishing in fresh and marine waters, boating law, rights of access, and information about boating and fishing programs in the Department of Fish and Game. To order a copy of Public Access to the Waters of Massachusetts call the Office of Fishing and Boating Access at 617-727-1843. -- Some town boat ramps are free and some towns charge a fee for launching or parking. Consult the town offices for details.
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.
Bridge Street

Bridge Street Chatham, MA Phone:

On Nantucket Sound. Paved
Rock Harbor

many locations in town (see link) Eastham, MA, 02642 Phone: 508-240-5900

see link for Coastal Access Guide for many boat ramps and boat launch sites managed by Town of Eastham.
Town Landing

Sesuit Road East Dennis, MA Phone:

Paved
West Falmouth Harbor Landing

55 Old Dock Road Falmouth, MA Phone: 508-457-2550

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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Harbor Road

Old Harbor Road Hyannis, MA Phone:

On Lewis Bay. Paved / no parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
Little Cliff Pond - Nickerson State Park - Brewster, MA
Little Cliff Pond in Nickerson State Park

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.
Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue Bourne, MA Phone:

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

Andrew Harding Lane Chatham, MA Phone:

On Chatham Harbor. Sand.
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.
Monument Beach

Emmons Road, off Shore Road Bourne, MA Phone:

June-September. Big beach; parking stickers sold only to people with at least 30-day temporary residency; all others must walk or bike to the beach

On Buzzards Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
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.
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.
Baker Pond (MA)

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.
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.
Scudder Lane

Scudder's Lane Barnstable, MA Phone:

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

Academy Drive Bourne, MA Phone:

On Buttermilk Bay. Paved. 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.
Foot of Cove Road

Cove Road Chatham, MA Phone:

On Pleasant Bay. Sand.
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
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.
Barnstable Harbor (Blish Point)

Commerce Road Barnstable, MA, 02630 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.
Long Pond (Wings Grove)

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

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; fresh water beach on inland pond

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.
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.
Barlow’s Landing

Barlow’s Landing Road Pocasset, MA Phone:

On Buzzard’s Bay. Paved
Ryders Cove

Ryders Cove Road North Chatham, MA Phone:

On Pleasant Bay. Paved.
Craven's Landing on Scorton Creek

Holway Road Sandwich, MA Phone:

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.
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.
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.
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.