Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 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 — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Ellis
| Location | Athol, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Ellis |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.582066, -72.205534 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Lake Ellis is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Ellis in Athol, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.58207, -72.20553. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Lake Ellis is a public boat launch on Lake Ellis in Athol, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Ellis
Is Lake Ellis free to use?
Yes, Lake Ellis is a public boat launch with free access in Athol, Massachusetts.
What water does Lake Ellis access?
Lake Ellis provides boat launch access to Lake Ellis in Athol, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Lake Ellis?
Lake Ellis is located at coordinates 42.582066, -72.205534 in Athol, 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 Lake Ellis, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.