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Stafford Pond

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Rhode Island, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Stafford Pond is a lake located in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Bluegill.

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41°38′27.3″N 71°09′23.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Stafford Pond, 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.

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Newport

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Warwick

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East Providence

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North Kingstown

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FAQ about Stafford Pond fishing

Stafford Pond is a lake located in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°38′27.3″N 71°09′23.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Stafford Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Stafford Pond are:
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According to fishing regulations at Stafford Pond, some of the species in season this May include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Tautog, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Rhode Island requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Rhode Island, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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