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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Blackstone River in Rhode Island, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Bold Point Dock
- Boat ramp (41.822, -71.389) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (41.869, -71.380) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Lunkers Outfitters, 27.4 mi
- Boat ramp (41.819, -71.389) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (41.997, -71.494) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Lunkers Outfitters, 18.3 mi
- Boat ramp (41.872, -71.384) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Lunkers Outfitters, 27.1 mi
- Boat ramp (42.243, -71.737) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Lunkers Outfitters, 14.0 mi
- Boat ramp (41.812, -71.402) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (42.008, -71.525) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Lunkers Outfitters, 17.7 mi
- Boat ramp (41.822, -71.406) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Lunkers Outfitters +15088810031
- The Bait Shack No phone listed
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) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey