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Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond)

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Rhode Island, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) is a water located in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Bluegill.

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41°34′58.8″N 71°16′23″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond)?

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Fishing regulations at Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray 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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Narragansett Pier

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West Warwick

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Kingston

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East Providence

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FAQ about Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) fishing

Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) is a water located in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°34′58.8″N 71°16′23″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray 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 Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) are:
The latest Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond), some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Arctic char. 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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