Olney Pond Fishing Guide, Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Olney Pond belongs to Providence County, Rhode Island. It sits in open valley. It runs to roughly 137 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Size puts it in the front rank of our Providence County list. Central Falls sits 2.1 miles from the bank. Lincoln follows at 2.1 miles, then Valley Falls at 2.4 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Olney Pond

  It is listed at 16 ft. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Providence County include bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed and black crappie. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Olney Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 27°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Olney Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  This one is in public ownership, with the usual conditions. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Part of this sits inside or beside Lincoln Woods State Park, so read the notices. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Barney Pond at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Olney Pond.