Phelps Pond in Kent County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Phelps Pond is listed under Kent County, Rhode Island. The land about it is mixed woodland. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Kent County standards. The nearest place of any size is West Warwick, 3.2 miles away. For a city, Providence is 14 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Phelps Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Kent County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The shape of Phelps Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 27°F in January up to 71°F in July. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Phelps Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Leave the car at Exit 7 Park and Ride, about half a mile from the bank. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Carr Pond sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Phelps Pond carry more weight than any list.