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Massachusetts
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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.
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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.
(617) 647-8107.
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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.
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Click here to Constitution
Marina.
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Click Here for a link to
Marina Bay in Boston Harbor.
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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. (617) 647-8107.
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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. (617) 647-8107.
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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.
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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. (617) 647-8107.
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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. (617) 647-8107.
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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.
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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. (617) 647-8107. *(Call to check and see if Camping is Still
Permitted).
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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. (617) 647-8107.
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