Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (5:53 PM)
- Water level
- 1.05 ft
- Tide
- 10.245 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 8443970 — Boston · 14.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Charles River
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 01103500 — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA · 3 mi from Charles River
Launch Light & Moon — October 22
local timeWaxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Charles River (Elm Bank)
| Location | Dover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Charles River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.277785, -71.305245 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Charles River (Elm Bank) is a public boat launch providing access to Charles River in Dover, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.27779, -71.30524. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Charles River (Elm Bank) is a public boat launch on Charles River in Dover, 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 Charles River (Elm Bank)
Is Charles River (Elm Bank) free to use?
Yes, Charles River (Elm Bank) is a public boat launch with free access in Dover, Massachusetts.
What water does Charles River (Elm Bank) access?
Charles River (Elm Bank) provides boat launch access to Charles River in Dover, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Charles River (Elm Bank)?
Charles River (Elm Bank) is located at coordinates 42.277785, -71.305245 in Dover, 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
The area surrounding Charles River (Elm Bank) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.