Live float conditions for 34 Massachusetts rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Deerfield River
Deerfield River is a mid-sized river in the Deerfield & Berkshire East region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deerfield River At Charlemont, Ma gauge runs roughly 240–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 170–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Deerfield & Berkshire East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Deerfield River At Charlemont, Ma, Deerfield River Near West Deerfield, Ma
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Swift River
Swift River is a small creek in the Quabbin & Ware region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swift River At West Ware, Ma gauge runs roughly 110–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Quabbin & Ware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Swift River At West Ware, Ma
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Connecticut River
Connecticut River is a large river in the Pioneer Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Connecticut River Near Northfield, Ma gauge runs roughly 4,100–22,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~6,200 cfs. Tubing is best 2,900–15,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pioneer Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Connecticut River Near Northfield, Ma, Connecticut River At Montague City, Ma, Connecticut R At I-391 Bridge At Holyoke, Ma
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Merrimack River
Merrimack River is a large river in the Merrimack Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Merrimack River Bl Concord River At Lowell, Ma gauge runs roughly 2,600–13,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~4,000 cfs. Tubing is best 1,800–9,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Merrimack River Bl Concord River At Lowell, Ma
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Housatonic River
Housatonic River is a small river in the Berkshires region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Housatonic River At Lenoxdale, Ma gauge runs roughly 130–810 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–470 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Berkshires · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Housatonic River At Lenoxdale, Ma, Housatonic River Near Great Barrington, Ma, Housatonic River Near Ashley Falls, Ma
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Millers River
Millers River is a small river in the North Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Millers River Near Winchendon, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Millers River Near Winchendon, Ma, Millers River At Erving, Ma
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Westfield River
Westfield River is a small river in the Westfield & Hilltowns region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Westfield River At Knightville, Ma gauge runs roughly 120–540 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Westfield & Hilltowns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Westfield River At Knightville, Ma, Westfield River Near Westfield, Ma
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Charles River
Charles River is a small creek in the Greater Boston region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Charles River At Medway, Ma gauge runs roughly 140–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Greater Boston · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Charles River At Medway, Ma, Charles River At Wellesley, Ma, Charles River At Waltham, Ma
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Squannacook River
Squannacook River is a small creek in the Nashua Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Squannacook River Near West Groton, Ma gauge runs roughly 130–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Nashua Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Squannacook River Near West Groton, Ma
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Cold River
Cold River is a small creek in the Deerfield & Berkshire East region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cold River At Florida, Ma gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Deerfield & Berkshire East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cold River At Florida, Ma
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Concord River
Concord River is a mid-sized river in the SuAsCo region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Concord R Below R Meadow Brook, At Lowell, Ma gauge runs roughly 220–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–850 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SuAsCo · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Concord R Below R Meadow Brook, At Lowell, Ma
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Green River (Greenfield)
Green River (Greenfield) is a small creek in the Deerfield & Berkshire East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Green River Near Colrain, Ma gauge runs roughly 95–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Deerfield & Berkshire East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Green River Near Colrain, Ma
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West Branch Farmington River
West Branch Farmington River is a small river in the Southern Berkshire region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Berkshire · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston, Ma
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Nashua River
Nashua River is a small creek in the Nashua Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nashua River, Water Street Bridge, At Clinton, Ma gauge runs roughly 160–510 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Nashua Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nashua River, Water Street Bridge, At Clinton, Ma, Nashua River At East Pepperell, Ma
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North River
North River is a small river in the Deerfield & Berkshire East region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North River At Shattuckville, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Deerfield & Berkshire East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North River At Shattuckville, Ma
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Ware River
Ware River is a small creek in the Quabbin & Ware region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ware River Near Barre, Ma gauge runs roughly 120–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Quabbin & Ware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ware River Near Barre, Ma, Ware River At Gibbs Crossing, Ma
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Hoosic River
Hoosic River is a small creek in the Northern Berkshire region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hoosic River At Adams, Ma gauge runs roughly 95–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Berkshire · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hoosic River At Adams, Ma, Hoosic River Near Williamstown, Ma
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Taunton River
Taunton River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Taunton River Near Bridgewater, Ma gauge runs roughly 220–990 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Taunton River Near Bridgewater, Ma
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Chicopee River
Chicopee River is a mid-sized river in the Pioneer Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chicopee River At Indian Orchard, Ma gauge runs roughly 300–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~460 cfs. Tubing is best 210–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pioneer Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chicopee River At Indian Orchard, Ma
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West Branch Westfield River
West Branch Westfield River is a small river in the Westfield & Hilltowns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch Westfield River At Huntington, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Westfield & Hilltowns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch Westfield River At Huntington, Ma
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Quaboag River
Quaboag River is a small river in the Quabbin & Ware region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Quaboag River At West Brimfield, Ma gauge runs roughly 120–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Quabbin & Ware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Quaboag River At West Brimfield, Ma
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Green River (Great Barrington)
Green River (Great Barrington) is a small creek in the Berkshires region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Green River Near Great Barrington, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Berkshires · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Green River Near Great Barrington, Ma
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Quinapoxet River
Quinapoxet River is a small creek in the Wachusett region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Quinapoxet River At Canada Mills Near Holden, Ma gauge runs roughly 75–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wachusett · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Quinapoxet River At Canada Mills Near Holden, Ma
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Blackstone River
Blackstone River is a small river in the Blackstone Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackstone River, W. Main St., At Millbury, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blackstone Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackstone River, W. Main St., At Millbury, Ma, Blackstone River, Rt 122 Bridge Near Uxbridge, Ma
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Green River (Williamstown)
Green River (Williamstown) is a small creek in the Northern Berkshire region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Green River At Williamstown, Ma gauge runs roughly 90–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Berkshire · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Green River At Williamstown, Ma
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Stillwater River
Stillwater River is a small creek in the Wachusett region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stillwater River Near Sterling, Ma gauge runs roughly 65–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Wachusett · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stillwater River Near Sterling, Ma
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Sudbury River
Sudbury River is a small creek in the SuAsCo region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sudbury River At Ashland, Ma gauge runs roughly 85–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SuAsCo · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sudbury River At Ashland, Ma, Sudbury River At Saxonville, Ma
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Ipswich River
Ipswich River is a small creek in the North Shore region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ipswich River At South Middleton, Ma gauge runs roughly 90–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Shore · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ipswich River At South Middleton, Ma, Ipswich River Near Ipswich, Ma
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Assabet River
Assabet River is a small river in the SuAsCo region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Assabet River At Maynard, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: SuAsCo · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Assabet River At Maynard, Ma
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Quinebaug River
Quinebaug River is a small river in the Central Uplands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale, Ma gauge runs roughly 100–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Uplands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale, Ma, Quinebaug R Bl Westville Dam Nr Southbridge, Ma
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North Nashua River
North Nashua River is a small creek in the Nashua Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Nashua River At Fitchburg, Ma gauge runs roughly 140–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Nashua Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Nashua River At Fitchburg, Ma, North Nashua River Near Leominster, Ma
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Neponset River
Neponset River is a small creek in the Greater Boston region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Neponset River At Norwood, Ma gauge runs roughly 70–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Greater Boston · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Neponset River At Norwood, Ma, Neponset River At Greenlodge St Near Canton, Ma
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Shawsheen River
Shawsheen River is a small creek in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shawsheen River Near Wilmington, Ma gauge runs roughly 70–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shawsheen River Near Wilmington, Ma, Shawsheen River At Balmoral Street At Andover, Ma
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Wading River
Wading River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wading River Near Norton, Ma gauge runs roughly 95–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wading River Near Norton, Ma
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