Town: Plympton
Acreage: 44
Wildlife Management Zone: 11
Waterfowl Zone: Central
Description
Winnetuxet River is a 44-acre Wildlife Management Area in Plympton that protects forest and wetland habitat along the Winnetuxet River, a tributary of the Taunton River. The property was acquired in 2023 to protect more than 700 feet of frontage along the Winnetuxet River as habitat for rare plant species.
Location, access, & parking
The WMA is located in Plympton along the Winnetuxet River. Parking is available in a small gravel and dirt lot off West Street. There are no access roads or maintained trails on the property, so visitors should expect to walk through natural terrain if accessing the river.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
The surrounding forest provides opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer, small game, and potentially wild turkey. The Winnetuxet River provides warmwater fishing throughout the year. Trout are also stocked in the river at several locations outside of the WMA during the spring.
Wildlife viewing & other features
One of the more notable features of the Winnetuxet River WMA is the relatively undeveloped nature of the river corridor. Much of the river is surrounded by forest, wetlands, and riparian vegetation, which provide cover and habitat for a variety of wildlife. The river and surrounding wetlands also make the property a good area for observing birds and other wildlife associated with freshwater and wetland habitats.
About Wildlife Management Areas
WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
MassWildlife owns and manages over 220,000 acres of land to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide access for outdoor recreation. All WMAs are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Visit the MassWildlife Lands Viewer for an interactive map of MassWildlife properties.
You can support land protection in Massachusetts. Contributions to the Wildlands Fund help pay for the cost of acquiring wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Wildlands Fund.