Best Places To Fish in Rhode Island

There are many great places to fish in The Ocean State. Fishing enthusiasts are happy to know that this small state offers a long list fishing locations and opportunities. Larger lakes, ponds, rivers and coastal waters all draw angler attention. This website covers fishing at major, fresh-water lakes in the state. The lists below represent the best places to fish among the lakes we cover.

Rhode Island's Top-Five, Amazing Fishing Spots

Watchaug Pond in southwest RI
Worden Pond in southeast RI
Stafford Pond in southeast RI
Indian Lake in southeast RI
Pascoag Reservoir in northwest RI

Local anglers typically agree that across the board, these are the best lakes in the state. Note that other lakes may be considered one year over the other, but these are a great place to start. Learn more...

Most Popular Fish Species In Rhode Island

Bass
Trout
Perch
Crappie
Sunfish

A mixed bag of fish species make this an interesting state in which to go fishing. Fishing enthusiasts have the opportunity to fish for two species of bass, channel catfish, black crappie, three species of trout, striped bass, landlocked salmon, bluegill, two species of perch, sunfish and others in Rhode Island waters. Learn more...

Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Rhode Island

Indian Lake in southeast RI
Watchaug Pond in southwest RI
Johnson Pond in north-central RI

Virtually any fishing lake in the state offers either largemouth or smallmouth bass, some offer both. The state record smallmouth is over 5 pounds and the state record largemouth tops 11 pounds. Learn more...

Top Places To Fish For Trout In Rhode Island

Beach Pond in western RI
Stafford Pond in southeast RI
Watchaug Pond in southwest RI

Rainbow, brook and brown trout are stocked in numerous fisheries across the state. These three destinations have proven, over time, to be among the best lakes to fish for trout in the state. Learn more...