Home to the town Fish House, a working pier, and the Swampscott sailing program, with commercial and recreational boats moored just offshore. It is the only Swampscott beach where a cooking fire is allowed, with a same-day permit from the Fire Department.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with Recreation sticker; non-resident boaters pay a town mooring use fee
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Beach open access year-round; lifeguard on duty weekends only, late June through mid-August
Season
Open year-round; guarded hours and sticker parking enforcement run seasonally
Accessibility
Two free loaner beach wheelchairs are stored in Fish House locker #7; reserve by calling Swampscott Police at 781-595-1111 with valid ID, open to residents and non-residents
Dogs
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round via the launching ramp
Managed by
Swampscott Recreation Department / Harbormaster
781-596-8854 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with Recreation sticker; non-resident boaters pay a town mooring use feeStickerresident $25/yr, senior $10/yr
Fish House lot (sticker-required)
Fish House lot (sticker-required)
Costfree with Recreation sticker; non-resident boaters pay a town mooring use feeSpaces~41 dedicated spaces
sticker required 5am-4pm daily, May 1-Oct 1, per June 2025 Select Board vote (4-1)
Overflow street parking, Fuller Terrace to Cedar Hill
Costfree, not subject to the sticker ruleSpaces~81 spaces
Humphrey Street
Costfree, no sticker needed
Access points along this beach
Fish House pier and launching ramp
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
ground floor, center of the Fish House
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Fisherman's Beach in Swampscott open today?
Fisherman's Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Fisherman's Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (free with Recreation sticker; non-resident boaters pay a town mooring use fee). Fish House lot (sticker-required)
Are there restrooms at Fisherman's Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Fisherman's Beach?
Boat traffic and moorings share the water here, so swimmers should stay clear of the launch lane near the ramp. No dogs May 20-Oct 1; fires are cooking fires only, permit required, no open bonfires.
Can you swim at Fisherman's Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Fisherman's Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Fisherman's Beach?
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Fisherman's Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Fisherman's Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. free with Recreation sticker; non-resident boaters pay a town mooring use fee.