Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:12 PM
- Water level
- 0.9 ft
- Tide
- 8.155 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 · 19.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Charles River
Updated 40 min agoSource: USGS station 01103500 — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA · 3 mi from Charles River
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Charles River
| Location | Millis, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Charles River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.157892, -71.331789 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Charles River is a public boat launch providing access to Charles River in Millis, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.15789, -71.33179. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Charles River is a public boat launch on Charles River in Millis, 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
Is Charles River free to use?
Yes, Charles River is a public boat launch with free access in Millis, Massachusetts.
What water does Charles River access?
Charles River provides boat launch access to Charles River in Millis, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Charles River?
Charles River is located at coordinates 42.157892, -71.331789 in Millis, 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 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.