Wells Pond in Washington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Wells Pond sits in Washington County, out in Rhode Island. It lies 125 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. 3 miles away sits Hope Valley, the nearest town. Hopkinton follows at 5.6 miles, then Bradford at 6.5 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Wells Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Washington County include alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Wells Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 28°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Wells Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Duck Pond at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Wells Pond should be assumed from this page alone.