Access Site
MA
Old Bridge Street
City: Lakeville, MA
County: Plymouth County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.87166000, -70.91470000
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Taunton River near Bridgewater, MA
4.8 mi away
Mill River at Spring Street at Taunton, MA
9.2 mi away
Threemile River at North Dighton, MA
10.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Old Bridge Street provides excellent boat ramp access to the Nemasket River in Lakeville, making it a convenient put-in and take-out for kayakers, canoeists, and small trailered boats. The ramp is located just below the Bridge Street bridge and serves as a popular launching point for paddlers exploring this scenic river system.
**Paddling Options:** Upstream paddlers should cross Wareham Street to access the herring run/fish ladder area for a slower-moving 3.2-mile paddle to Assawompsett Pond. Downstream, expect the river to remain slow-moving for about another mile below the ramp. **Important:** Be aware that approximately 3/4 mile downstream from this point, the river features quick water and a Class I whitewater drop—use extreme caution or portage if you're not experienced with moving water.
**Facility Notes:** While the ramp accommodates both paddlers and trailered boats, please keep the ramp clear for boat trailers when possible. The site provides direct water access to a scenic stretch of the Nemasket River, with nearby recreation opportunities including Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge.
**Paddling Options:** Upstream paddlers should cross Wareham Street to access the herring run/fish ladder area for a slower-moving 3.2-mile paddle to Assawompsett Pond. Downstream, expect the river to remain slow-moving for about another mile below the ramp. **Important:** Be aware that approximately 3/4 mile downstream from this point, the river features quick water and a Class I whitewater drop—use extreme caution or portage if you're not experienced with moving water.
**Facility Notes:** While the ramp accommodates both paddlers and trailered boats, please keep the ramp clear for boat trailers when possible. The site provides direct water access to a scenic stretch of the Nemasket River, with nearby recreation opportunities including Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge
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