Fishing Ponds in Rhode Island
Block Island striper run, Narragansett Bay, and stocked trout ponds. 15 venues listed across Washington County, Providence County and Newport County.
15 venues mapped
Where can I go fishing in Rhode Island?
You can fish at 15 mapped venues across Rhode Island, concentrated around Washington County and Providence County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
15 Rhode Island venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 15 fishing venues in Rhode Island A–Z
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- Carolina Trout Pond · Washington County
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- Grass Pond Management Area · Washington County
- Grass Pond Preserve · Washington County
- Great Swamp Management Area · Washington County
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- Hillsdale Historic and Archeological District · Washington County
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- J.L. Curran State Park · Cranston
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- Kenyon Crossroads · Washington County
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- Lake Washington Fishing Area · Providence County
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- Nanaquaket Road · Tiverton
- Nicholas Farm Management Area · Kent County
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- Ponaganset River Acccess · Providence County
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- Randall Pond Fishing Dock · Cranston
- Round Top Management Area · Providence County
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- Slater Park Fishing Pond · Pawtucket
- State Pier · Washington County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in Rhode Island: FAQ
Rhode Island has 15 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Washington County, Providence County and Newport County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Rhode Island venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in Rhode Island need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Rhode Island fishing license guide at /us/blog/rhode-island-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at Rhode Island venues
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