Rodman Pond near New Shoreham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rodman Pond sits within Washington County in Rhode Island. It sits in open valley. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. New Shoreham sits 1.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Providence is the closest city, 45 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Rodman Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Washington County include alewife, bluegill, striped bass and blueback herring. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Rodman Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 31°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rodman Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Harbor Pond, 1.2 miles out. Check the position on Rodman Pond before loading the car.