Spectacle Pond Fishing in Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Set in Providence County, Rhode Island, this is Spectacle Pond. It sits in farm and woodlot country. Surface area is around 36 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. For a base, Cranston sits 0.8 miles out. For a city, Providence is 2.5 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. In wet weather the last stretch of track is the awkward part.

• Where to Fish on Spectacle Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Providence County, recorded fish include bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed, black crappie and chain pickerel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Spectacle Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Spectacle Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Mashapaug Pond is 0.6 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Spectacle Pond for certain.