Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Water level
- 2.25 ft
- Tide
- 2.975 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 · 14.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Ipswich River
Updated 49 min agoSource: USGS station 01101500 — IPSWICH RIVER AT SOUTH MIDDLETON, MA · 4.6 mi from Ipswich River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (10% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ipswich River
| Location | Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ipswich River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.561353, -71.110269 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ipswich River is a public boat launch providing access to Ipswich River in Reading, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.56135, -71.11027. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Ipswich River is a public boat launch on Ipswich River in Reading, 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 Ipswich River
Is Ipswich River free to use?
Yes, Ipswich River is a public boat launch with free access in Reading, Massachusetts.
What water does Ipswich River access?
Ipswich River provides boat launch access to Ipswich River in Reading, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Ipswich River?
Ipswich River is located at coordinates 42.561353, -71.110269 in Reading, 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 4.7 mi of Ipswich River, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.