Statewide update
WATER LEVEL ALERT! Waterbodies across the state may have lower than normal water levels due to winter drawdowns. Please use caution while launching watercraft at OFBA facilities and inspect the ramp prior to use.
Western Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
Check back for updates in this district!
Connecticut Valley
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
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Connecticut River—Syrek Street, Chicopee
The boat ramp facility is closed for the season.
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Please note that short-term, temporary closures may occur due to increased river flows. -
Connecticut River (Barton Cove)—Cove View Road, Gill
The boat ramp is closed for the season.
Management Measure: The boat ramp will be closed mid-November and reopen mid-May when safety barrels are installed. -
Chicopee River—Red Bridge Road, Wilbraham
The canoe access and overflow parking area (below the dam) are currently closed. The Red Bridge Landing fisherman access (above the dam) is open with 2 cartop and 5 trailer spaces available. No on-street parking is allowed. -
Connecticut River (Oxbow)—North Street, Easthampton
The boat ramp is open.
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed seasonally mid-November to mid-May. Please note that short-term, temporary closures may occur due to increased river flows.
Central Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
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Singletary Lake—West Main Street, Millbury
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be open for cartop access only during periods of lake level drawdown, November 1–May 1.
Northeastern Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
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Merrimack River—Wooten Street, Chelmsford
The Southwell Field boat ramp is open for car-top boat (canoes, kayaks, etc.) use only. Alternative trailered boat access is available at the Pawtucket Boulevard boat ramp in Lowell. -
Merrimack River—Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell
The boat ramp is closed for the season.
Management Measure: The public access facility will be closed for public usage November 2023–May 2024. Exact closure dates are determined by the installation and removal of the safety barrier at the Pawtucket Dam. -
Merrimack River—Riverside Drive, Methuen
The boat ramp is closed for the season.
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility is closed November 1–March 31. It will reopen April 5–October 31, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. -
Walden Pond—Concord Road, Concord
Management Measure: The boat ramp facility will be closed December 1–April 1, weather permitting. -
Merrimack River (Riley Park)—Rowe Street, Lawrence
The boat ramp facility is temporarily closed. Please check back for re-opening date.
Southeastern Massachusetts
The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
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Scorton Creek—Inner Beach Lane, Sandwich
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Management Measure: The public access facility will be closed December 1–April 15.
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Cook Pond—Henry, Fall River
Management Measure: From December 1 to March 31, the boat ramp facility is closed all day Monday–Friday, and Saturday–Sunday from dusk to dawn. The facility is open Saturday–Sunday from dawn to dusk. The facility is open every day April 1–November 30 from dawn until dusk. -
South Watuppa Pond—Jefferson Street Extension, Fall River
Management Measure: From December 1 to March 31, the boat ramp facility is closed all day Monday–Friday, and Saturday–Sunday from dusk to dawn. The facility is open Saturday–Sunday from dawn to dusk. The facility is open every day April 1–November 30 from dawn until dusk.