Westport River

The smaller West Branch is approximately 7.0 miles (11.3 km) long,[1] rising from a confluence of brooks near the village of Adamsville, Rhode Island.

The larger East Branch is roughly 11.5 miles (18.5 km) long,[1] rising at the town line of Westport and Dartmouth at Lake Noquochoke, which is fed mostly by the Copicut and Shingle Island rivers.

From Widows Point, the river flows due southward, crossing under the Hix Bridge before passing Gull Rock and then widening at Cadman's Neck to approximately a half mile wide.

The river flows southward, with several larger islands dotting the path, before meeting the Horseneck Channel (which in turn leads to The Let) at Westport Point.

MassWildlife continues to provide technical assistance to monitor a sample of the nesting population to determine productivity.

Westport River Map
The East Branch flows under the Fontaine Bridge as it approaches the harbor
The WestBranch, near Adamsville
East Branch from Hix Bridge