Float Fishing South of Boston
The Taunton River is a fascinating site for the adventuresome angler to
float-fish via canoe or kayak. The network of streams and rivers comprising the
Taunton River basin drains
526 square miles of the southeastern part of the Bay
State and is the second largest watershed in the state. The Taunton River offers
a chance for solitude and the possibility of catching all sorts of fish while
floating a sheltered scenic waterway. The Taunton River has such a wide variety
of fish species because the river contains such a varied number of aquatic
habitats. From the clear riffles of the headwaters to the sluggish, fertile
stretches, lush with vegetation, to brackish and, finally saltwater
environments, the Taunton has it all. A fisheries report of the Taunton River,
reported a list of over 70 species of fish that turned up with the aid of
surveys by seven fisheries experts who sampled the river from the smaller
up-stream flow to the saltwater areas. One fisherman reported landing one bass
after another, which isn't so unusual except that some were largemouths and some
were striped bass.
Here's how it works: You call our 1-800-689-7884 number and make your reservations. This can be done with a credit card or mail in a deposit check. Or you can come in to our store and make your reservation in person. We will go over your trip options, showing you the different put-ins and sections of the river on our USGS Topo maps. You have a choice of canoes or kayaks. Our Old Town kayaks are very stable and roomy, ideal for fishing in comfort. The day of your trip, we supply you with paddles, PFD's, and paddling instructions (for those who may not have paddled a kayak before). We then load you and your gear into our vans and transport you to the put-in you have chosen. These range from a 2 hr. trip to a full day on the river. You float fish down the river back to our base where your car is parked. Overnight trips are also available.
Cost: Adults $40.00/person Youth: 13 to 17 years: $30.00/Person Children 6 - 12 Paddling a kayak $24.00/Person, $10.00/Person (In the same boat with two adults)
- Guided trips are also available with Professional Guides. Please call for details.
- Fly Fishing Clinics and Fly Fishing Kayak tours are available. See our Fly Fishing Page.
- If you have your own boat, parking at our base and a shuttle up river is available by reservation. Cost: $30.00/ boat