Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:11 PM)
- Tide
- 1.932 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 8447386 — Fall River · 6.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Broad Cove
| Location | Somerset, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Taunton River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.788899, -71.124983 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Broad Cove is a public boat launch providing access to Taunton River in Somerset, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.78890, -71.12498. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Broad Cove is a public boat launch on Taunton River in Somerset, 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, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Broad Cove
Is Broad Cove free to use?
Yes, Broad Cove is a public boat launch with free access in Somerset, Massachusetts.
What water does Broad Cove access?
Broad Cove provides boat launch access to Taunton River in Somerset, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Broad Cove?
Broad Cove is located at coordinates 41.788899, -71.124983 in Somerset, 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 5.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.