Fishing Stafford Pond

AKA: Stafford Lake

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Stafford Pond, RI

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Stafford Pond Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Stafford Pond continues to sustain a robust smallmouth bass population. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing, as smallies are tough fighters and very exciting to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good virtually anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Stafford Pond Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Stafford Pond. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Stafford Pond. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Stafford Pond in Rhode Island.

Bluegill, bass and trout top many anglers' list of favored fish species at Stafford Pond, a 480-acre lake in the southeast part of the state, at Eagleville. Additionally, other fishing enthusiasts may chase crappie, perch or pickerel.

Fishing at Stafford Pond is diverse, with a variety of popular fish species that attract anglers year-round. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are the prized catches in this pond, providing exciting challenges for bass enthusiasts. Trout fishing is also prevalent at Stafford Pond, with anglers targeting rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. The pond is stocked with trout during the colder months. For panfish enthusiasts, Stafford Pond offers opportunities to catch black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed.

This little reservoir has nearly five miles of shoreline, and is an ideal place to spend a day in a canoe or kayak. Boats with electric motors, or boat motors with a maximum of 10 horsepower outboard are allowed on the lake. Stafford Pond Access is located off Old Stafford Road, on the southeast shore.

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Stafford Pond Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Stafford Pond Access, Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Old Stafford Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.