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Photo: Otter River, Baldwinville MA by John Phelan (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ftΒ³/s over 61 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 01163200, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ftΒ³/s over 61 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
8 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.42 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 14 ftΒ³/s over 61 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OTTER RIVER AT OTTER RIVER, MA (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Otter River

H: 62Β° L: 56Β°
Overcast
Overcast
60Β°
|
Feels like 59Β°
Precipitation
34%
Humidity
80%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
61Β°
3 AM
Overcast
59Β°
6 AM
Overcast
58Β°
9 AM
Overcast
60Β°
12 PM
Overcast
62Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
9 PM
Mist
56Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otter River?
Otter River is a river in Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Otter River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Otter River rated?
Otter River in Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
What amenities does Otter River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Otter River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby