Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:03 PM)
- Tide
- 7.717 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 8413320 — Bar Harbor · 19.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: First Pond Boat Ramp
| Location | Blue Hill, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | First Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.355132, -68.589782 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hancock County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
First Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to First Pond in Blue Hill, Maine at coordinates 44.35513, -68.58978. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
First Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on First Pond in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Blue Hill • public launch in Hancock County • fishing access on First Pond • Maine boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Pond Boat Ramp
Is First Pond Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, First Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Blue Hill, Maine.
What water does First Pond Boat Ramp access?
First Pond Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to First Pond in Blue Hill, Maine.
How do I get to First Pond Boat Ramp?
First Pond Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.355132, -68.589782 in Blue Hill, Maine. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.0 mi of First Pond Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.