Jenkins Pond Fishing in Washington County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  You will find Jenkins Pond in Washington County, Rhode Island. The shore lies 1.4 miles out. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Washington County. Nearest town is North Kingstown, 0.8 miles off. Then Exeter, 4 miles, and Kingston, 6.4 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Jenkins Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Jenkins Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Jenkins Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Belleville Pond at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Jenkins Pond before loading the car.