Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:13 PM
- Water level
- 2.75 ft
- Tide
- 3.086 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 · 22.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hood Pond
Updated 58 min agoSource: USGS station 01102000 — IPSWICH RIVER NEAR IPSWICH, MA · 3.2 mi from Hood Pond
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hood Pond
| Location | Ipswich, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hood Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.671592, -70.955599 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hood Pond is a public boat launch providing access to Hood Pond in Ipswich, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.67159, -70.95560. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Hood Pond is a public boat launch on Hood Pond in Ipswich, 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 Hood Pond
Is Hood Pond free to use?
Yes, Hood Pond is a public boat launch with free access in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
What water does Hood Pond access?
Hood Pond provides boat launch access to Hood Pond in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Hood Pond?
Hood Pond is located at coordinates 42.671592, -70.955599 in Ipswich, 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 4.9 mi of Hood Pond, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.