Pierce Island Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Back Channel in Portsmouth, NH. Expect a launch or parking fee here. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. From Manchester it's roughly 36 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Traip Academy Boat Launch in Kittery (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Portsmouth, NH |
| Water | Back Channel |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Pierce Island Boat Launch is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Open the map link to see where Pierce Island Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Back Channel, in Portsmouth.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes. Paddlers use Pierce Island Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Goat Island Saltwater Fishing Access in New Castle (under 1 mile), Traip Academy Boat Launch in Kittery (under 1 mile) and Odiorne Point State Park Boat Ramp in New Castle (2.1 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby