Fishing Locations
South County fishing takes you to beautiful beaches, streams, and ponds
Our picks
Charlestown, RI
Quonochontaug Breachway to Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island Sound
End of West Beach Road, off Post Road / Route 1The boat ramp at the inner end of the Quonochontaug Breachway provides access to Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island Sound. This boat launch is used by fishermen. The tide runs strongly through this breachway; take caution.
See full description of this location at our boat ramps page.
Narragansett, RI
Black Point
Off Ocean AvenueOff Ocean Road, just north of Scarborough State Beach. A dirt path extends toward Narragansetts Bay from a parking lot just north of the old stone carriage house. On-site parking is available.
Narragansett, RI
Middle Bridge Road access to Narrow River
Middle Bridge RoadThe causeway and bridge crosed over the Narrow River. At the southwest end of the bridge there is a path to the Narrow River identified by a historic marker. There is restricted parking along Middlebridge Road. Trash receptacles are on-site.
Coventry, RI
Carbuncle Pond
Off Plainfield Pike (Route 14)Carbuncle Pond is a pretty 39-acre pond in the Nicholas Farm Management Area. Two gravel parking lots lead to a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and to a concrete plank boat ramp. There are good places at both lots for launching hand-carried boats. Only electric trolling motors are allowed on the pond. The pond is stocked with trout several times a year.
Narragansett, RI
Old Sprague Bridge Overlook
Location: East of Scenic Route 1A. The bridge abutments provide a view of the Pettaquamscutt Refuge and the Narrow River. There is parking available for cars on both sides of the river. Handicap access.
Charlestown, RI
Charlestown Breachway
West end of Charlestown Beach RoadThe breachway has some of the best salt water fishing in South County and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound. there is a boat ramp of linked concrete slabs, a rock jetty, a wide sandy beach on the ocean, and an RV campground. There is parking and an entrance fee during season. No handicap access.
Charlestown, RI
Ninigret Park
Route 1A just off Route 1 401-364-1222Pond swimming, fishing; playground, fields, nature center, Frisbee golf
Fishing is done in a small pond in the park. Picnicking, a pavilion, and bathrooms are nearby.
Charlestown, RI
Burlingame State Park
1 Burlingame State Park Road 401-322-8910Fishing is done on Watchaug Pond at this popular state park. There is a boat ramp.
South Kingstown, RI
Barber Pond
Barber's Pond Road, off Route 228 acres. Location: Route 102 to Route 2 South, about 7 miles on right. Parking: Yes.
Richmond, RI
Wyoming Pond (Wood River)
Bridge Street and Nooseneack Hill road26 acres. Location: Route 95 to Route 138W, site just past intersection of Routes 3 and 138 and Bridge Street, on the right. Gravel ramp. Parking: Yes
Charlestown, RI
Quonochontaug Breachway
Location: West Beach Road, off of Route 1. A popular fishing spot for striped bass, winter flounder, snapper, and Bluefish. Parking is available at the end of West Beach Road for cars and boat trailers. Toilets on-site.