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Photo: Historic photograph- sawmill after 1882. - Canoe River Mill, Norton, Bristol County, MA by Unknown (Public domain) License

Canoe River

River · Norton, Massachusetts

4.3(8 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 101 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01109000, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 101 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.98 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 101 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WADING RIVER NEAR NORTON, MA (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Canoe River

H: 77° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
69%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Overcast
75°
6 PM
Light drizzle
72°
9 PM
Light drizzle
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canoe River?
Canoe River is a river in Norton, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Canoe River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Canoe River rated?
Canoe River in Norton, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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Norton, MA 02766

Norton, Massachusetts 02766

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