Swift River
A central Massachusetts river with three branches whose valley was flooded to create Quabbin Reservoir; the river continues below the reservoir as a tributary of the Ware River.
Weather at the Swift River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Mouth | Joins the Ware River in central Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
Part of the river is dammed to form Quabbin Reservoir.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Swift River in Massachusetts, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Red Bridge Boat Launch
- Swift River Launch
- Boat ramp (42.281, -72.348) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (42.153, -72.626) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Swift River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Massachusetts: MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) ↗
Facts from Swift River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey