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Fishing Locations

South County fishing takes you to beautiful beaches, streams, and ponds

11 places to visit

  • Charlestown, RI

    Quonochontaug Breachway to Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island Sound

    The 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.
    End of West Beach Road, off Post Road / Route 1
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  • 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.

  • Charlestown, RI

    Charlestown Breachway

    The 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.
    West end of Charlestown Beach Road
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  • Narragansett, RI

    Black Point

    Off 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.
    Off Ocean Avenue

  • Narragansett, RI

    Middle Bridge Road access to Narrow River

    The 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.
    Middle Bridge Road
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  • 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.

  • Coventry, RI

    Carbuncle Pond

    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.
    Off Plainfield Pike (Route 14)
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  • South Kingstown, RI

    Barber Pond

    28 acres. Location: Route 102 to Route 2 South, about 7 miles on right. Parking: Yes.
    Barber's Pond Road, off Route 2

  • Charlestown, RI

    Ninigret Park

    Pond 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.
    Route 1A just off Route 1 401-364-1222
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  • Richmond, RI

    Wyoming Pond (Wood River)

    26 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
    Bridge Street and Nooseneack Hill road