Fishing at Grist Mill Pond, Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Grist Mill Pond lies within the bounds of Providence County, Rhode Island. Salt water lies 21 miles off. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Providence County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Foster, 3.5 miles off. Thompson is 5.5 miles and Killingly Center 5.7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Grist Mill Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Providence County include bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed and black crappie. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Grist Mill Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 24°F in January up to 70°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Anyone fishing Grist Mill Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Whites Pond is 1.2 miles distant. Check the position at Grist Mill Pond before loading the car.