Herring run on the Nemasket River.

It was fascinating watching the annual migration of herring making their way up river. So many herring in the water, it was incredible. The Nature Conservancy were there answering questions.

Short local news clip of the 2010 herring run migration in Middleboro, Massachusetts.

Assawompset Pond is a reservoir/pond within the towns of Lakeville and Middleboro, in southeastern Massachusetts. It is known in Wampanoag as 'Place of the White Stones' and is host for the largest Alewife (Herring) run in the eastern seaboard. In the early spring the Nemasket River runs black with fish heading for the spawning grounds. The Nemasket being known as 'Where the fish are', explains the significance as a food source.