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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Swift River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Swift River in Massachusetts ↗ · Bait shops near the Swift River in Massachusetts ↗
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) ↗