Taunton river, MA

Taunton River - MA The Taunton River starts in Bridgewater, MA at the joining of two rivers, the Town River and the Matifield River. The Taunton is about 44 miles long and contains the state’s largest wetland called the “Hockomock Swamp”.

The Rivers water quality is B and it is the longest New England costal river without Dams. Fishing, bird watching, canoeing and camping are all popular activities along the river banks.

Start Location: Bridgewater, MA - Where Town River and Matifield River meet.

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History / About:

Information on river activities

Wikipedia Entry on Taunton River

Tauntonriver.org

River Protection / Environment

Maps:

Maps

PDF GIS High quality maps

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Trip Reports:

Trip report 1 via paddling.net

Trip report 2 via paddling.net

Trip report 3 via paddling.net

Trip report 4 via paddling.net

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