Cranberry Pond Fishing in Kent County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Cranberry Pond sits within Kent County in Rhode Island. It sits in mixed woodland. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Kent County standards. Cranston at 2.1 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Providence, 5 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Cranberry Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Kent County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and rainbow trout among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Cranberry Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Cranberry Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Sand Pond sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Cranberry Pond before loading the car.