Boat Ramps
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.
33 listings
Barnstable, MA
Hamblin Pond
Prospect Street 508-862-4000Small 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.
Harwich, MA
Saquatucket Harbor
Main Street 508-430-7514Concrete 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.
Eastham, MA
Rock Harbor
many locations in town (see link) 508-240-5900see link for Coastal Access Guide for many boat ramps and boat launch sites managed by Town of Eastham.
Yarmouth, MA
Long Pond (Wings Grove)
Davis Road 508-398-2231Open 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.
Falmouth, MA
Ashumet Pond
Falmouth-Sandwich Road 508-759-3406Small 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.
Falmouth, MA
Green Pond
Menauhant Road 508-862-4000Concrete 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.
Chatham, MA
Foot of Cove Road
Cove RoadOn Pleasant Bay. Sand.
Mashpee, MA
Johns Pond
Hoopole Road 508-759-3406Small 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.
Brewster, MA
Little Cliff Pond in Nickerson State Park
Flax Pond Road 508-759-3406Small 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.
Pocasset, MA
Barlow’s Landing
Barlow’s Landing RoadOn Buzzard’s Bay. Paved
Dennis, MA
Sesuit Harbor
Cold Storage Road 508-394-8300Concrete 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.
Mashpee, MA
Mashpee/Wakeby Pond
Off Forestdale Road 508-539-1400Concrete 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.
Barnstable, MA
Lovells Pond
Santuit-Newtown Road 508-862-4000Access 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.
Falmouth, MA
West Falmouth Harbor Landing
55 Old Dock Road 508-457-2550Small 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.
Yarmouth, MA
Bass River
South Shore Drive 508-398-2231Concrete 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.
Chatham, MA
Bridge Street
Bridge StreetOn Nantucket Sound. Paved
Barnstable, MA
Shubael Pond
Willimantic Drive 508-862-4000Small 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.
Truro, MA
Pamet River
Depot Road 508-349-7004Concrete 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.
Brewster, MA
Schoolhouse Pond
Main Street 508-896-3701Access 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
Bourne, MA
Bourne Marina
Academy DriveOn Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
Sandwich, MA
Craven's Landing on Scorton Creek
Holway RoadShore 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.
Brewster, MA
Slough Pond
Slough Road 508-896-3701Access 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.
Chatham, MA
Andrew Harding Lane
Andrew Harding LaneOn Chatham Harbor. Sand.
Orleans, MA
Baker Pond (MA)
Off Route 6 508-759-3406Access 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.
Bourne, MA
Electric Avenue
Electric AvenueOn Buttermilk Bay. Paved. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
Barnstable, MA
Barnstable Harbor (Blish Point)
Commerce Road 508-862-4000Concrete 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.
Hyannis, MA
Old Harbor Road
Old Harbor RoadOn Lewis Bay. Paved / no parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
Barnstable, MA
Scudder Lane
Scudder's LaneOn Barnstable Harbor. Paved / limited parking. Some ramps are free and others charge a fee for launching and/or parking.
East Dennis, MA
Town Landing
Sesuit RoadPaved
Brewster, MA
Sheep Pond
Fisherman’s Landing Road 508-896-3701Small 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.
Bourne, MA
Great Herring Pond
Herring Pond Road 508-759-3406Small 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.
Barnstable, MA
Wequaquet Lake
Shootflying Hill Road 508-862-4000Small 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.