Lower Rochambeau Pond Fishing near Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island

• Overview

  You will find Lower Rochambeau Pond in Providence County, Rhode Island. It sits 11 miles in from the sea. The closest town, Cumberland Hill, is 1.1 miles away. Cumberland is 2.1 miles away, with Lincoln at 3.2 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing. Quiet on weekdays, busier when the weather turns fine.

• Where to Fish on Lower Rochambeau Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Providence County include bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Lower Rochambeau Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 71°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Lower Rochambeau Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Rochambeau Ponds, 0.1 miles away. For Lower Rochambeau Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.