Massachusetts
Taunton River near Bridgewater
Location Snapshot
Taunton River near Bridgewater is an upper southeastern Massachusetts mainstem flowing through broad low-gradient river and wetland habitat. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and american shad are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Unavailable
Not enough local guidance to rate conditions.
Low confidence
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is available with the current data.
Why
- Current flow and stage observations are available, but this river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 357 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.1 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01108000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Tue 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 47°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 46°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 51°F / Low 40°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Taunton River near Bridgewater begins where the Matfield and Town rivers meet, and the designated river has no dam along its length.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Taunton River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Plymouth, Massachusetts
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Plymouth
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Taunton River near Bridgewater gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply on the inland Taunton. Confirm current seasons, methods, and anadromous-fish rules for the Bridgewater corridor.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, American Shad
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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