Carr Pond near Exeter: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Rhode Island, Carr Pond belongs to Kent County. The water sits 253 feet up. Exeter sits 4.2 miles from the bank. After that come West Warwick at 4.6 miles and West Greenwich at 5.4 miles. Water in the same corner: Tarbox Pond within 0.7 miles, Phelps Pond (1.4 miles), Lake Mishnock within 2.2 miles, Sweet Pond (2.2 miles) and Capwell Mill Pond within 2.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Carr Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Kent County cover bluegill, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Carr Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 27°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. At Carr Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Tarbox Pond is 0.7 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Carr Pond for certain.