Blackamore Pond near Cranston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Rhode Island, Blackamore Pond falls inside Providence County. The country here is open valley. At 20 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Cranston, 0.6 miles off. Providence follows at 3.9 miles, then Johnston at 4.5 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Blackamore Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Providence County include bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Blackamore Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 73°F and January reads 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Blackamore Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Spectacle Pond, 1.1 miles away. Check the position on Blackamore Pond before loading the car.