Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Freshwater Cove Landing
| Location | Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Buswell Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.595779, -70.685340 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
Freshwater Cove Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Buswell Pond in Gloucester, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.59578, -70.68534.
Freshwater Cove Landing is a public boat launch on Buswell Pond in Gloucester, Essex County, 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 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 Gloucester • public launch in Essex County • fishing access on Buswell Pond • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freshwater Cove Landing
Is Freshwater Cove Landing free to use?
Yes, Freshwater Cove Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
What water does Freshwater Cove Landing access?
Freshwater Cove Landing provides boat launch access to Buswell Pond in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Freshwater Cove Landing?
Freshwater Cove Landing is located at coordinates 42.595779, -70.685340 in Gloucester, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 1.9 mi of Freshwater Cove Landing, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.