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Indian Lake

Lake fishing  Rhode Island · 06:27 - 18:54

Indian Lake is one of the lakes in Rhode Island. Most people come here for Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Common Carp.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
78°
Fri
83%
77°
Sat
84%
66°
Sun
86%
65°
Best day
Mon
84%
71°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:39–19:39 Night 19:39–05:42

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:43–17:43 Major period 03:43–05:43 Minor period 11:29–12:59 Minor period 20:27–21:57

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
62°
20:00
60°
21:00
59°
22:00
58°
23:00
58°
00:00
58°
01:00
58°
02:00
58°
03:00
57°
04:00
56°
05:00
56°
06:00
55°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Blue Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for blue catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for blue catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try strong scent, oily cut bait for blue catfish.
Lure Deadbait for blue catfish: Fresh cut bait.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Indian Lake?

The usual catches here are Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Indian Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Indian Lake?

For Blue Catfish, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Indian Lake right now?

Right now Blue Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 18%.