Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:09 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 3.356 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 8447636 — New Bedford Harbor · 5.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf
| Location | Mattapoisett, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Eel Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.657349, -70.812567 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf is a public boat launch providing access to Eel Pond in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.65735, -70.81257. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf is a public boat launch on Eel Pond in Mattapoisett, 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, 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 Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf
Is Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf free to use?
Yes, Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf is a public boat launch with free access in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
What water does Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf access?
Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf provides boat launch access to Eel Pond in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf?
Mattapoisett H. Short Wharf is located at coordinates 41.657349, -70.812567 in Mattapoisett, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.