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Fisherman's Beach

Details unconfirmedPond · Canton, MA
Ponkapoag Pond - Fisherman's Beach, Canton, Massachusetts
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Right now

An unguarded gravel access point on Randolph Street in the Blue Hills Reservation, reached via the driveway just past Temple Beth David, used mainly for fishing and informal shoreline access to Ponkapoag Pond rather than supervised swimming.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Fishing
Allowed
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Can I swim here?
Swimming is not supervised and is discouraged; there is no lifeguard at Fisherman's Beach, and the spot has a documented history of drownings.
Can I launch a kayak?
Launch conditions here aren't well documented; the AMC camp beach has the designated boating access.
Where do I park at Fisherman's Beach?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Fisherman's Beach?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Fisherman's Beach?
No lifeguard is present; the site has seen a rash of drownings, prompting DCR and town water-safety campaigns.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (restrooms, accessibility, motors). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2021-07-09. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.