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
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Common questions
Swimming is not supervised and is discouraged; there is no lifeguard at Fisherman's Beach, and the spot has a documented history of drownings.
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.
Can I bring my dog to Fisherman's Beach?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
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.