River CT MA NY

Niantic River

Connecticut • 41.3200, -72.2000

Length

5 mi

8 km

Elevation

148′ → -3′

152 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.55%

29.0 ft/mi

Drainage

31 mi²

80 km²

Avg Flow

53 cfs

0.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

18 mi

29 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Niantic River

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Niantic River.