Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Water level
- 0.87 ft
- Tide
- 9.71 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 · 22.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Winthrop
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 01103280 — CHARLES RIVER AT MEDWAY, MA · 3.8 mi from Lake Winthrop
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: Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area
| Location | Holliston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Winthrop |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.187285, -71.420007 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Winthrop in Holliston, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.18728, -71.42001. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area is a public boat launch on Lake Winthrop in Holliston, Middlesex 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 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 Winthrop Shorefishing Area
Is Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area free to use?
Yes, Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area is a public boat launch with free access in Holliston, Massachusetts.
What water does Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area access?
Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area provides boat launch access to Lake Winthrop in Holliston, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area?
Lake Winthrop Shorefishing Area is located at coordinates 42.187285, -71.420007 in Holliston, 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 Winthrop Shorefishing Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.