Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Rip Current Statement in effect.
- Advisory
- Rip Current Statement
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:14 PM
- Tide
- 0.95 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 8447930 — Woods Hole · 11.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area
| Location | Mashpee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.576120, -70.458145 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area is a public boat launch providing access to Little River in Mashpee, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.57612, -70.45815. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area is a public boat launch on Little River in Mashpee, 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 Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area
Is Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area free to use?
Yes, Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area is a public boat launch with free access in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
What water does Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area access?
Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area provides boat launch access to Little River in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area?
Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area is located at coordinates 41.576120, -70.458145 in Mashpee, 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 Popponesset Beach Shore Fishing Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.