Worden Pond
Worden Pond is Rhode Island's largest natural lake, in South Kingstown. It is shallow and weedy, with bass, chain pickerel and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Chain Pickerel
Weedy coves. Spinners, spoons and live shiners, all year.
Northern Pike
The state stocked pike here again in 2025 after a survey found only a few large fish.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Chain Pickerel | ||||||||||||
| Northern Pike | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Perch |
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Worden's Pond State Boat RampFreeRI DEM cement ramp on the north side off Worden's Pond Rd, South Kingstown; parking, no motor limitsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Rhode Island DEM or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Worden Pond are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish & Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Hope Valley Bait & TackleNearby1150 Main St, Wyoming, RI(401) 539-2757Directions ↗
- Quaker Lane Bait & TackleNearby4019 Quaker Ln, North Kingstown, RI(401) 294-9642Directions ↗
Local tips
- The pond is only about 9 feet deep, so weedless lures and spinnerbaits work well.
- There is a state boat launch and parking off Wordens Pond Road.
- Wind can churn up this big, shallow pond quickly. Fish calm mornings.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Worden Pond.
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