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Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Hopkinton · Fishing

Ashville Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · South Kingstown · Fishing

Barber Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Exeter, Rhode Island/Connecticut boundary · Fishing

Beach Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Use the designated Rhode Island entry and check boundary-water fishing rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Big River Landing, West Greenwich · Fishing

Big River public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Use the designated public launch; do not assume all banks are public. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Arcadia Management Area, Exeter · Fishing

Breakheart Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Gravel launch; maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Coventry · Fishing

Carbuncle Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Westerly · Fishing

Chapmans Pond (Burdens Pond) public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Taylors Landing, South Kingstown · Fishing

Chepuxet River public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Small-craft/cartop entry; other river banks may be private. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Glocester · Fishing

Clarkville Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · John L. Curran Public Fishing Area, Cranston · Fishing

Fiskville Reservoir public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor at the listed access. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Burrillville · Fishing

Harrisville Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Cement boat ramp; check posted launch and motor rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · South Kingstown · Fishing

Indian Lake public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Glocester · Fishing

Lake Washington public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Hopkinton · Fishing

Locustville Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Hopkinton · Fishing

Moscow Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Unimproved cartop launch with limited parking. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln · Fishing

Olney Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Seasonal restrictions on powerboats include weekends and holidays; check current park signs. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Glocester · Fishing

Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor during the posted restricted season. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Biscuit City/Richmond Landing and Bradford Landing · Fishing

Pawcatuck River public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Use designated river entries; public launches do not make all river banks public. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Warwick · Fishing

Potowomut Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Use designated public entry; follow posted boating rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Foster · Fishing

Shippee Saw Mill Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · North Kingstown · Fishing

Silver Spring Lake public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Glocester · Fishing

Smith and Sayles Reservoir public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Burrillville · Fishing

Spring Lake public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

RI · Tiverton · Fishing

Stafford Pond public fishing access

Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide

DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.

Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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