Fishing Burlingame Pond in Kent County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Burlingame Pond stands in Kent County, Rhode Island. Tidal water begins 7.3 miles from here. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Kent County list. The closest town, West Warwick, is 3.3 miles away. Providence sits 11 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Burlingame Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Kent County include bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Burlingame Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 27°F to 72°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Burlingame Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Black Rock Reservoir, 1 mile out. The position on Burlingame Pond is worth confirming on the day.