A quiet gravel launch on the Bourne/Plymouth line where hand-carried boats slide into Great Herring Pond, a large warm-water pond that herring travel through each spring on their way from the canal.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed whenever off the owner's property.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Managed by
Access site documented by watershed groups.
WebsiteWorth knowing
- Great Herring Pond is about 376 to 424 acres, mostly in Plymouth with its southern end in Bourne, and is also called Lake Manomet; some of its freshwater fish carry a mercury/PFAS consumption advisory.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Great Herring Pond Access?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Great Herring Pond Access?
Dogs must be leashed whenever off the owner's property.
What rules should I know at Great Herring Pond Access?
No swimming at this access point.