Massachusetts / West Waushacum Pond /
West Waushacum Pond Carry-in Access
This is a public kayak and canoe launch on West Waushacum Pond near Sterling, Massachusetts, run by MassWildlife.
- Electric motors only
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2022.
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)
- Motors
- Electric motors only
- Ramp surface
- Gravel
- Managed by
- MassWildlife
- Coordinates
- 42.41061, -71.76595
Directions (Google) Apple Maps
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.
Boating rules
- Only boats up to 14 feet in length, canoes, and kayaks are allowed at West Waushacum Pond, the Quag, and Muddy Pond. Sail boats and Paddle Boards are not allowed. Only electric outboard trolling motors are allowed. All other motors are prohibited. · all of West Waushacum Pond rule
- Cartop boats only up to 14 feet in length are allowed and electric outboard motors. · all of West Waushacum Pond rule
- Car top boats up to 14 feet in length are allowed and electric outboard motors. · all of West Waushacum Pond rule
From the boating rules map of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On West Waushacum Pond
Lake in Massachusetts. All launches on West Waushacum Pond.
Nearby launches
- East Waushacum Pond Boat Launch · 1.2 mi · East Waushacum Pond
- South Meadow Pond Carry-in Access · 2.9 mi · South Meadow Pond
- South Meadow Pond Carry-in Access · 2.9 mi · South Meadow Pond
- Coachlace Pond Carry-in Access · 3.8 mi · Coachlace Pond
- Clamshell Pond Carry-in Access · 4.5 mi · Clamshell Pond
- Stuart Pond Carry-in Access · 5.8 mi · Stuart Pond
Sources
- MassWildlife GoFishMA! freshwater access points record GFACC988 · Public data (MassWildlife, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife), no license stated
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