Shingle Mill Pond Fishing near Chepachet, Rhode Island

• Overview

  This water sits in Providence County, Rhode Island. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Compared with other Rhode Island water on our list, it sits high. Chepachet sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Pascoag at 3.8 miles and Harrisville at 4.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Shingle Mill Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Providence County include bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed and black crappie. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Shingle Mill Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 25°F in January up to 70°F in July. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Shingle Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Smith and Sayles Reservoir is 0.7 miles distant. What applies at Shingle Mill Pond may have changed since it was mapped.