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Ralphs Pond

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

Ralphs Pond is a lake in Rhode Island. The main target species are Flathead Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
78°
Fri
82%
76°
Sat
83%
65°
Best day
Sun
83%
65°
Mon
82%
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
4 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
6.0%

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 11:30–13:00 Minor period 20:26–21:56

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
61°
21:00
59°
22:00
58°
23:00
57°
00:00
57°
01:00
56°
02:00
56°
03:00
56°
04:00
55°
05:00
55°
06:00
54°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
61%
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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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
35%
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 Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Flathead 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 flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.

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 Ralphs Pond?

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Do you need a fishing license at Ralphs Pond?

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 Ralphs Pond?

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

What is biting at Ralphs Pond right now?

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