Fishing Middle Dam Pond in Kent County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Rhode Island holds Middle Dam Pond, in Kent County. The country here is farm and woodlot. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Kent County are larger. Some 1.7 miles away sits West Warwick, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Providence, an 11 miles drive. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Middle Dam Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Kent County include bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and rainbow trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Take Middle Dam Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Middle Dam Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Black Rock Reservoir sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Middle Dam Pond.