A 1,297-acre great pond known locally as Webster Lake and officially as Lake Chaubunagungamaug, famous for the 45-letter long form of its name, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, one of the longest place names in the world. Seventeen miles of shoreline and eight islands make it the town's central recreational water, with public swimming concentrated at Memorial Beach and boating open lake-wide.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Swim
Allowed summer, at Memorial Beach
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round, including ice fishing
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, when the ice is thick enough; the town posts no ice conditions, so judge it yourself
Managed by
Town of Webster / Webster Lake Association
508-949-3800 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Are there horsepower or speed limits on Webster Lake?
Yes, boats are capped at 45 mph lake-wide, 15 mph in Nipmuck Cove near the Memorial Beach ramp, and 10 mph after dark, and the lake is alcohol-free.
Where can I launch a boat on Webster Lake?
There are two public ramps: a free DCR ramp off Lakeside Avenue with room for about 18 trailers, and a town-run double ramp at Memorial Beach that charges a launch fee.
What is the full name of Webster Lake?
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, a 45-letter Nipmuc name often cited as the longest place name in the United States. The state's official short form is Lake Chaubunagungamaug, and locals say Webster Lake.
Is there an entry fee at Webster Lake?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
What rules should I know at Webster Lake?
No alcohol on the lake. Webster's lake rules make drinking in public here an arrestable offense.