Massachusetts
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Massachusetts
Marine Trade Association
Since
many of the Lakes in Massachusetts are fairly small there are many boating
restrictions.
Most of the lakes are 10 horsepower or less. The larger craft are usually out
in Capecod
and Buzzards Bay. There are many marinas and excellent tourism stops up
and down
Cape Cod. However for the small boaters we have compiled a list of some of
the recreational
small lakes available with recreational areas.
- Birch Hill
Dam. Very Small Lake, 82 Acres, featuring Swimming, Fishing, Campsites
with and without Electricity, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas
Day / Use, Beach, Trail, Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply) , Ice Fishing,
Snowmobiling, Hotel/Restaurant/Store in the area. Call ahead for boating restrictions.
Located in the Lake Dennison Recreation Area.
- Boston Harbor.
Fishing, sailing, Museums, Restaurants, Picnic Area, Marina, Fuel, Ramps.
The world famous Boston Harbor features 30 islands whale watching, great fishing,
museums, an aquarium, great restaurants and world class marinas and restaurants..
Suggested stops include the Freedom Trail, The Boston Harbor Islands National
Park and Stellwagen Bank Marine Mammal Sanctuary. Located in the heart of
Boston.
Constitution Marina.
Marina Bay South of Boston.
- Buffamville
Lake. 200 Acre Lake and Park. Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Area,
Swimming Beach, Fishing, Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Fishing, Ice Fishing,
Motel/Restaurant/Store nearby. Call ahead for boating restrictions. Near I
395 and I 90.
- Cape Cod
Canal. Swimming, Fishing, Bicycling, Campsites with and without Electricity,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas Day / Use, Beach, Trail,
Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply), Hotel/Restaurant/Store in the area. The
gateway to Cape Cod. Popular tourist areas nearby feature many shops and outstanding
seafood restaurants. One popular item to New Englanders are Steamers! Accessible
off I 195 or Massachusetts State Route 3.
- Lake Chaubunagunsamaug.
. 2.7 miles long. Fishing, Swimming, Beach, Ramps. Great for Sailboating
Lots of Islands and forks are on this popular lake. Located just outside Webster.
- East Brimfield
Lake. 260 Acres. Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas, Swimming Beach,
Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Fishing, Ice Fishing, Hotel/Restaurant/Store
in the area. Great bass fishing and a canoe trail are featured here. Call
ahead for boating restrictions. Off I 90 at Exit 9.
- Littleville
Lake. 275 Acres, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Area, Launch Ramp (Small
Fee May Apply), Fishing, Ice Fishing, Hotel/Restaurant/Store in the area.
10 horsepower Limit. Good Trout and Bass Fishing. Near Huntington off U.S.
20 on Route 112.
- Quabbin
Res. Located near U.S. 202 and Massachusetts State Route 9. This is the
largest inland lake body of water in Massachusetts. There is no information
on boating available for this reservoir at this time. The Federal Women's
Club State Forest is located on the northwestern portion of the lake.
- Tully Lake.
300 Acres. *Campsites with and without Electricity, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails, Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply) Fishing,
Ice Fishing, Hotel/Restaurant/Store are nearby. 10 horsepower limit. Two popular
waterfalls are nearby (Doanes Falls, and Spirit Falls). Located three miles
north of Athol on Massachusetts State Route 32.
- Westville
Lake. Small 23 acre lake. Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Area, Launch
Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Fishing, Ice Fishing, Hotel/Restaurant/Store are
nearby. Call ahead for boating restrictions. Located two miles south of Sturbridge
on Massachusetts State Route 131.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Massachusetts for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
America