
TheRowley River is a small river betweenIpswich andRowley, Massachusetts.
The river lies within the estuary ofPlum Island Sound, and is formed by the confluence of theEgypt River andMuddy Run inIpswich, with numerous tributaries in the estuary. The river and a few smaller coastal streams together drain about 15 square miles (39 km2) of watershed.
Rowley River is navigable for small craft, and home tobass,shad andalewives. Its banks are lined with tidal saltmarshes, and abound inclams. The river is popular forkayaking and lobstering.
42°43′37″N70°49′01″W / 42.727°N 70.817°W /42.727; -70.817
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