Boat Ramps
Boat Ramps - Central Massachusetts
10 places to visit
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.
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 A steep, paved launch ramp wit parking area for about a dozen cars. Fish species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, pickerel, black crappie. Managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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.
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.
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.
Manchaug Pond
Off Torrey 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.
Douglas State Forest
107 Wallum Lake Road Douglas, MA 01516 508-476-7872 Activities at this popular state forest include water sports -- swimming, boating, paddling, fishing -- on Wallum Lake. There is a concrete boat ramp and parking for boat trailers. The ramp is strictly for boat access and cannot be used to enter the park after hours. The ramp is signed for boat trailers only and will be enforced. The state forest in Massachusetts also borders on Connecticut and Rhode Island. - Trail Map (PDF)
Hopkinton State Park
164 Cedar Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4303 Concrete boat ramp for non-motor boats only is available at this state reservoir. Reservoir is stocked with fish. - Trail Map (PDF)
East Brimfield Lake / Holland Pond / Lake Siog / Quinebaug River Recreation Area
Route 20 and East Brimfield Holland Road East Brimfield, MA 01010 Boat ramps onto a lake and a pond at this very large outdoor recreation area managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.