Fishing in Johnston, RI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Johnston, Rhode Island?

Anglers in Johnston , RI recommend these top fishing spots: Manchester Pond Reservoir , Newport County Coast , Washington County Coast , Blackstone River , Orrs Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Johnston?

Most commonly caught species around Johnston , RI : Largemouth bass - 62,964 reported catches Chain pickerel - 9,921 reported catches Bluegill - 9,417 reported catches Black crappie - 5,782 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,015 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Johnston fishing reports?

The latest Johnston , RI fishing reports are: @Larkinji reported a nice Longfin inshore squid at Newport County Coast . @dylanmucinskas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Massapoag . @DAfishinPh.D reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mashapaug Pond . @jacobjax reported a nice Chain pickerel at Flat River Reservoir . @arthurrodrigues6182 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Milford Pond . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Johnston?

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Rhode Island, United States

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Top fish species in Johnston

Latest Johnston fishing reports

Longfin inshore squid

Newport County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Massapoag

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mashapaug Pond

16 in · 2 lb

Chain pickerel

Flat River Reservoir

12 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Milford Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sand Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mashapaug Pond

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Uncas Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Uncas Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Mashapaug Pond

13 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Johnston

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Rhode Island can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of June 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°49′38.6″N 71°31′12.7″W

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FAQ about Johnston fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Johnston, Rhode Island?

Anglers in Johnston, RI recommend these top fishing spots: Manchester Pond Reservoir, Newport County Coast, Washington County Coast, Blackstone River, and Orrs Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Johnston?

Most commonly caught species around Johnston, RI:

Largemouth bass - 62,964 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 9,921 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,417 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,782 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,015 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Johnston fishing reports?

The latest Johnston, RI fishing reports are:

@Larkinji reported a nice Longfin inshore squid at Newport County Coast.
@dylanmucinskas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Massapoag.
@DAfishinPh.D reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mashapaug Pond.
@jacobjax reported a nice Chain pickerel at Flat River Reservoir.
@arthurrodrigues6182 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Milford Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Johnston?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Johnston, RI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: