Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (5:51 PM)
- Water level
- 2.29 ft
- Tide
- 6.393 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 · 7.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Fore River
Updated 40 min agoSource: USGS station 01100870 — MERRIMACK RIVER AT NEWBURYPORT, MA · 10.3 mi from Fore River
Launch Light & Moon — October 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fore River (Houghs Neck)
| Location | Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fore River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.271500, -70.950172 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fore River (Houghs Neck) is a public boat launch providing access to Fore River in Quincy, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.27150, -70.95017. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Fore River (Houghs Neck) is a public boat launch on Fore River in Quincy, 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 Fore River (Houghs Neck)
Is Fore River (Houghs Neck) free to use?
Yes, Fore River (Houghs Neck) is a public boat launch with free access in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What water does Fore River (Houghs Neck) access?
Fore River (Houghs Neck) provides boat launch access to Fore River in Quincy, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Fore River (Houghs Neck)?
Fore River (Houghs Neck) is located at coordinates 42.271500, -70.950172 in Quincy, 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 Fore River (Houghs Neck) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.