Larkin Pond near Kingston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Larkin Pond belongs to Washington County, Rhode Island. The bank is 85 feet above sea level. Around 44 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Nearest town is Kingston, 1.9 miles off. For a city, Providence is 25 miles off. Other water within reach: Thirty Acre Pond 1.6 miles away, Hundred Acre Pond within 2.2 miles, Barber Pond 2.2 miles away, Worden Pond within 2.4 miles and Asa Pond 2.4 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Larkin Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Washington County list alewife, bluegill, striped bass and blueback herring. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Larkin Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Larkin Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Thirty Acre Pond, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Larkin Pond.