Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:11 PM)
- Tide
- 2.549 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8447636 — New Bedford Harbor · 3.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (63% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Apponagansett Bay
| Location | Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Apponagansett Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.584680, -70.954407 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Apponagansett Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Apponagansett Bay in Dartmouth, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.58468, -70.95441. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Apponagansett Bay is a public boat launch on Apponagansett Bay in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apponagansett Bay
Is Apponagansett Bay free to use?
Yes, Apponagansett Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
What water does Apponagansett Bay access?
Apponagansett Bay provides boat launch access to Apponagansett Bay in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Apponagansett Bay?
Apponagansett Bay is located at coordinates 41.584680, -70.954407 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.