Fishing at Hawkins Pond, Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Providence County in Rhode Island is where Hawkins Pond sits. The bank is 531 feet above sea level. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Rhode Island standards. 4.5 miles away sits Thompson, the nearest town. Then Foster, 4.8 miles, and Pascoag, 5.3 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hawkins Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Providence County cover bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed, black crappie and chain pickerel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Hawkins Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 24°F to 70°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hawkins Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Clarkville Pond, 0.4 miles out. Treat Hawkins Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.