Matteson Pond, Rhode Island: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Rhode Island holds Matteson Pond, in Kent County. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 12 acres — small enough to read in one session. Nearest town is West Warwick, 0.6 miles off. It is 11 miles to Providence, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Matteson Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Matteson Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Matteson Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Middle Dam Pond at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Matteson Pond in what we hold.