Spring Grove Pond near Chepachet: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Providence County, Rhode Island, sits Spring Grove Pond. It sits at 449 feet above sea level. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Rhode Island water on our list, it sits high. Chepachet lies 1.1 miles from the water. Harrisville lies 4 miles off, Pascoag another 4 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Spring Grove Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Providence County cover bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed, black crappie and chain pickerel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Spring Grove Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 26°F for January. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Spring Grove Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Steeres Pond at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Spring Grove Pond may have changed since it was mapped.