Blackstone River
A historic mill river flowing southeast from Worcester through Grafton, Uxbridge and Blackstone, Massachusetts, then through Woonsocket, Lincoln and Central Falls, Rhode Island, to Pawtucket.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Blackstone River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 48 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Worcester, Massachusetts, where the Middle River and Mill Brook meet |
| Mouth | Seekonk River at Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| States | Massachusetts, Rhode Island |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Blackstone River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Blackstone River in Massachusetts ↗ · Bait shops near the Blackstone River in Massachusetts ↗
- Boat ramps on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island ↗ · Bait shops near the Blackstone River in Rhode Island ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Massachusetts: MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) ↗
- Rhode Island: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish & Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Blackstone River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Blackstone River (Wikipedia) ↗