Massasoit Avenue Boat Ramp
Set off on a Pocasset Harbor paddling adventure from the Massasoit Avenue Boat Ramp in Bourne. This small, town-owned ramp provides access for local residents to explore the waters around Pocasset Heights, Bassetts Island, and Wings Neck.
Features
Launch your small boat, kayak, or paddleboard from the Massasoit Avenue Boat Ramp to explore Pocasset Harbor.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Bourne village of Pocasset, the Massasoit Avenue ramp offers a place to launch kayaks, paddleboards, and small boats. From here, you can navigate secluded Pocasset Harbor. Shellfishing is also allowed here in season with a valid Bourne shellfish license.
This boat ramp is located close to neighboring homes. Please respect private property and obey posted parking regulations.
Habitats & Wildlife
Pocasset Harbor is a protected water body that’s great to explore by kayak or paddleboard. From salt marshes to sandy beaches, there are lots of scenic places around the harbor to discover.
If you’re new to paddling and want a short, wildlife-focused trip, head up to the marshes of Pocasset Heights or Wings Neck. Here, you can look for wading birds like herons and egrets. Want a longer journey? Paddle all the way around Bassetts Island past Scraggy Neck and through Red Brook Harbor.
