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Herring Run Recreation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Bourne, MA
Right now

A canal-side stop near Bournedale where a fish ladder lets visitors watch river herring climb from the canal toward Great and Little Herring Ponds each spring, with an easy pine-lined trail alongside.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome
Accessibility
ADA accessible
Fishing
Allowed
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Restroom
on site
Picnic area

Common questions

When can I see the herring run?
Spring is the best window, when hundreds of river herring travel upstream through the fish ladder to spawn in Great and Little Herring Ponds.
Is there an entry fee at Herring Run Recreation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Herring Run Recreation Area?
Leashed dogs welcome
Is Herring Run Recreation Area wheelchair accessible?
ADA accessible

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.