Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:13 PM
- Water level
- 1.44 ft
- Tide
- 3.854 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 · 16.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Cochituate
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 01098500 — COCHITUATE BK BL LAKE COCHITUATE AT FRAMINGHAM, MA · 1.1 mi from Lake Cochituate
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: Lake Cochituate
| Location | Wayland, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Cochituate |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.310251, -71.375447 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Cochituate is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Cochituate in Wayland, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.31025, -71.37545. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Lake Cochituate is a public boat launch on Lake Cochituate in Wayland, 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 Lake Cochituate
Is Lake Cochituate free to use?
Yes, Lake Cochituate is a public boat launch with free access in Wayland, Massachusetts.
What water does Lake Cochituate access?
Lake Cochituate provides boat launch access to Lake Cochituate in Wayland, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Lake Cochituate?
Lake Cochituate is located at coordinates 42.310251, -71.375447 in Wayland, 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 Lake Cochituate includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.