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Herter Park Access

Herter Park in Allston, Boston offers excellent access to the Charles River with a large parking lot off Soldiers Field Road and additional smaller lots upstream of the Elliot Bridge.

The site features restrooms, drinking water, and seasonal canoe and kayak rentals available through Charles River Canoe & Kayak, making it convenient for both paddling and fishing enthusiasts.

The shoreline provides diverse fishing terrain including docks, lily pads, bridges, and manmade structures suitable for various fishing approaches.


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