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Lake Cochituate (North Pond) Carry-in Access

This is a public kayak and canoe launch on Lake Cochituate (North Pond) near Wayland, Massachusetts, run by MassWildlife.

Aerial view of Lake Cochituate (North Pond), August 2023
Lake Cochituate (North Pond), the water this launch is on. Aerial view of Lake Cochituate (North Pond), August 2023 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019 to 2022 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Ramp surface
Sand
Managed by
MassWildlife
Coordinates
42.31811, -71.37132

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This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Depth contours in feet from MassWildlife. Not for navigation.

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