Can you kayak in Concord river?

Concord Impoundments There is a short walking trail to the Concord River where fishing* is allowed and kayakers and canoers can land. Dogs are not allowed on the refuge.

Do you need a license to kayak in Massachusetts?

You do not need a license to operate a kayak or canoe in Massachusetts. Kayaks and canoes with no attached motor do not require operator licensing or education.

Is the Concord river safe to swim in?

Water Quality Issues: Sudbury Assabet Concord Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council. The Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers all have a Class B, “fishable and swimmable” water quality classification, although none of the rivers meet this classification at present.

Can you kayak in the Assabet river?

Despite an abundance of dams, dif- ficult passage in the upper reaches, and even a bit of seasonal whitewater, the Assabet offers some easy and interest- ing paddles for the beginning canoeist or kayaker. We especially recommend the three trips highlighted in purple on the map.

Where can I kayak in Concord River?

If you have your own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board, you can put it in the water from a landing just downstream from Egg Rock near the river bridge on Lowell Road, about a half mile (800 m) west of Monument Square (map).

Which way does the Concord River flow?

north
It flows generally north, from eastern Concord (along the northwestern edge of the Boston metropolitan area), joining the Merrimack River from the south on the eastern side of Lowell. It is a gently flowing stream with little variation in topography along most of its route.

Do you have to wear a life jacket on a kayak in Massachusetts?

Most boating fatality victims were not wearing a life jacket. In Massachusetts, life jackets must be worn by: Canoeists and kayakers from September 15 – May 15 (including waterfowl hunters) Youth under 12 years old.

Is the Concord River polluted?

Pollutants such as heavy metals and PCBs remain trapped in the sediment. Throughout much of the Sudbury River and downstream into the Concord River, fish consumption is banned due to mercury-laden sediments from the Nyanza Superfund site and other sources.

Can I eat fish from the Assabet river?

They are usable for primary recreational contact – fishing, swimming or canoeing. But it would be wise not to drink the water or eat the fish. “On Father’s Day, it was beautiful,” Julia Khorana, developmental director of OARS, said. “The Concord was full of boats.

Where does the Concord River begin and end?

River Length: 15.8 mainstem miles from the headwaters at Egg Rock in Concord to eastern Lowell, where it joins the Merrimack River.

Where does the Assabet River start?

Merrimack River
Assabet River/Mouths