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Forestdale Pond (Branch River) fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

9 in · 3 oz

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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Forestdale Pond (Branch River) is a lake located in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°59′49.7″N 71°34′1.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Forestdale Pond (Branch River)?

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Fishing regulations at Forestdale Pond (Branch River), RI

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 April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°59′49.7″N 71°34′1.4″W
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Cities nearby

North Smithfield

1.9 miles away

Woonsocket

3.5 miles away

Uxbridge

5.6 miles away

Cumberland Hill

5.7 miles away

Harrisville

6.0 miles away

Smithfield

6.9 miles away

Burrillville

7.0 miles away

Harmony

7.2 miles away

Bellingham

7.3 miles away

Pascoag

7.7 miles away

Cumberland

7.8 miles away

Chepachet

7.8 miles away

Greenville

8.0 miles away

Lincoln

8.2 miles away

East Douglas

9.3 miles away

Whitinsville

9.6 miles away

Franklin

10.1 miles away

Valley Falls

10.3 miles away

North Providence

10.9 miles away

Wrentham

11.5 miles away

Central Falls

11.6 miles away

Johnston

12.0 miles away

North Attleborough

12.1 miles away

Pawtucket

13.0 miles away

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FAQ about Forestdale Pond (Branch River) fishing

Forestdale Pond (Branch River) is a lake located in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°59′49.7″N 71°34′1.4″W
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