Lake Tashmoo

Only enter at high tide and with great caution if you draft anything more than 4’ The entrance to Lake Tashmoo is shoal and shifting, though it was dredged recently. In recent years there has been better water closer to the breakwater and beach along the northeast side of the channel, with shoaling to less than 6 feet just inside. Approach slowly and cautiously, especially if your boat draws more than 4 feet, and try to time it to arrive with a rising tide and plenty of extra water. Anchorage room is now extremely limited now that the main open area in the south of the pond is a protected eel grass bed. There is a public landing on the east side of the harbor, towards the south, where you can obtain water, leave trash, and park the dinghy for a pleasant walk into town. You may see the harbormaster patrolling with the pumpout boat, and they might be able to assist you in finding a mooring for the night. Lake Tashmoo ANCHORING is NOT allowed. RAFTS of more than 3 vessels are prohibited. LIVING ABOARD a boat for more than 3 days is not allowed. If you are anchored, you must attend your boat at least every 24 hours. A SHELLFISH PERMIT must be obtained at the town hall before taking shellfish. NO WAKE within 150 feet of moored/anchored boats, floats and swimming areas. SPEED LIMIT is 4 m.p.h. For information regarding water skiing and use of personal water craft, see posted Rules and Regulations. BOAT RAMPS AND DINGHY space are available.