Local Waters
Alton Pond
Hopkinton, RI · about 64 hours from Maupin (typical, off-peak)
A named DEM trout pond on the Wood River country.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Opening day is usually the second Saturday in April. Trout stamp required. Confirm DEM. Official rule
- License
- Rhode Island freshwater license
- Park
- DEM Alton Pond access on the Richmond / Hopkinton line.
- Walk in
- Short walk from the signed public lot.
- Wading
- Confirm the bank and flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- Confirm the digest for this week.
- Sunday conditions
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NE 5 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⚡ 74° storm
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:03 · 🌔 Waxing gibbous · Set 7:36
- Wind at dawn
- NE 5 mph · Patchy Drizzle · 65°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: NE 5 mph
- 10am: E 6 mph
- 2pm: E 7 mph
- dusk: E 5 mph
- Next dawn (Monday)
- SW 5 mph around dawn. Fine to go. · SW 5 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 5- or 6-wt unless the water is bigger.
- Notes
- DEM designated trout water. Trout stamp. Confirm DEM.
Overnight plan: Sunday evening and Monday dawn. Book two nights if you want the morning. Drive time is to the stay, then a few minutes to the water.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
The Saltwater Edge — book a day
Newport, RI · shore / boat · Half or full day
Good for: First RI striper from public shore
Shop desk for Narragansett Bay and the south shore.