Towns in the Taunton River Watershed:
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Berkley
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Bridgewater
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Dighton
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Fall River
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Freetown
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Halifax
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Middleborough
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Raynham
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Somerset
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Swansea
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Taunton
Major Tributaries:
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Assonet
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Matfield
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Mill
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Nemasket
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Quequechan
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Quequechan
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Segregansett
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Three Mile
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Town
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Organizations that work in the Taunton River Watershed:
Taunton River Activities
Swimming
Walk, Hike, Bike
Paddling
Boating & Sailing
Fishing
Swimming
It is safe to swim in the Taunton - the water quality is Class B.
Swimming locations:
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Pierce Playground (Somerset). This location has a playground and a river front beach. Find more info here.
Walk, Hike, Bike
Walking, hiking and biking locations:
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Dighton Rock State Park (Berkley). This is 85 acres of recreation space for walking, paddling, or fishing. More info here.
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There is an area for parking in a lot past the entrance.
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Wildlands Trust--Great River Preserve (Bridgewater).
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Parking on Auburn Street More info here. Trail map here.
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Camp Titicut trails (Bridgewater). These trails bring you to the Taunton River. There can be noise, as it is next to Rt 495.
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Broad Cove Coastal Access Trail (Somerset).
Other parks without trails:
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Taunton Parks & Recreation
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Weir Riverfront Park
What might you see? Birding information:
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The marshy segments of the river tend to be populated with marsh nesting birds, such as Red-winged Blackbirds, Herons, Osprey and Kingfisher.
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The agricultural areas of the Taunton are filled with Upland Sandpiper, Grasshopper Sparrow, and the Northern Harrier. Additionally, populations of Bobolink, Savannah Sparrow, and Eastern Meadowlark can be spotted.
Paddling
Paddling locations:
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Dighton Rock State Park (Berkley). There is 85 acres of recreation space for walking, paddling, or fishing. More info here. There is an area for parking in a lot past the entrance.
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Berkley Park (Berkley). There i a launch to the Taunton River, with space for 10 cars. No fee.
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Bicentennial Park (Fall River). The park has 47 trailer parking spots for launching a boat onto the Taunton, and no fee.
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South Street Bridge (Raynham). There is a small area off South Street for 3 cars.
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Broad Cove (Somerset). The cove has a parking lot for 12 cars, and access to the Taunton River. No fee.
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Village Waterfront Park (Somerset). This park has space for 26 trailer spots. No fee.
Boating & Sailing
Boating locations:
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Wallum Lake in Douglas State Forest allows both motorized and non-motorized boating. Access the lake via boat ramp.
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Address is 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, MA 01516.
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Daily parking fees: $9 for MA residents; $30 for non-MA residents.
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Accessible restrooms and beaches.
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Fishing
Fishing locations:
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Dighton Rock State Park (Berkley). There is 85 acres of recreation space for walking, paddling, or fishing. You can find more info here.
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There is an area for parking in a lot past the entrance.
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Most common fish caught: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Scup, and American Eel.
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