Boat rentals will be available for the 2023 Quabbin Fishing Season. Many other public buildings were moved intact to other locations. For information on state park camping visit www.mass.gov camping-at-massachusetts-state-parks or call ReserveAmerica at (877) 422-6762. Fed by the three branches of the Swift, and seasonally by the Ware River, the reservoir is 18 miles long with 181 miles of shoreline, a capacity of 412 billion gallons and covers 25,000 acres when full. Today it is the principal source of drinking water for people in 46 metropolitan Boston communities. By 1946 the Quabbin Reservoir had become full enough that its spillway was opened, finally ushering in Boston's dream of an endless supply of clean, pure water. Take your time coming back. Public, rather than private, ownership of the public water supply system. The Quabbin Observation Tower is a fantastic part of this stunning nature park. DVD 974.423. Be a History Detective at Quabbin Reservoir! In the 1980s wildlife biologists introduced more eagles. Today about two-thirds of the Swift River watershed is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the DCRs Division of Water Supply Protection (DCR/DWSP). The town of Dana voted to voluntarily give up their land to the project. [3] This is called the Ware River Diversion. To protect these special birds, please obey the following: For further information on Fishing Sinker, Weight and Jig Regulations, please refer to the notices posted at Boat Launch Areas information boards or the Massachusetts freshwater fishing regulations website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/freshwater-fishing-regulations. Finding trout and tranquility at Quabbin Reservoir The guidebook recommends that visitors begin their trip around the Quabbin in North New Salem, where the Swift River Valley Historical Society exhibits artifacts from the lost towns of Enfield, Prescott, Greenwich, and Dana. Recommendation for establishment and related construction, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Department of Conservation and Recreation, "Connecticut v. Massachusetts, 282 U.S. 660 (1931)", "Mass., U.S. agencies studying Quabbin Reservoir to make sure there are no 'bombs' in the water", "Lovecraft Studies #13v05n02 (1986 Fall) (CosmicJukebox)", "Joe Kennedy III slams Ed Markey over towns lost to Quabbin Reservoir decades ago", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Quabbin_Reservoir&oldid=1152184475. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Around 2,500 residents lost their homes as part of the flooding.[3]. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. DCR has a limited number of life jackets available for those who dont bring their own, but cant guarantee one will be available. The Recorder - Quabbin Reservoir: A gem for outdoorsmen If you would like to continue helping us improve Mass.gov, join our user panel to test new features for the site. Winsor Dam is named for him. Customers who want a season pass are strongly encouraged to make their purchase before they arrive at a Boat Launch Area; anyone arriving at a Boat Launch Area without a season pass willstill be able topurchase one onsite, however they will have tousetheir personal smart phone to make the transaction.