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Saw Mill Pond

Lake fishing  Rhode Island · 06:28 - 18:55

Saw Mill Pond is a lake set in Rhode Island. The main target species are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
76°
Best day
Fri
84%
77°
Sat
79%
67°
Sun
85%
65°
Mon
83%
70°

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
61°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
8.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:44–17:44 Major period 03:44–05:44 Minor period 11:30–13:00 Minor period 20:28–21:58

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
61°
20:00
60°
21:00
59°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°
01:00
58°
02:00
58°
03:00
58°
04:00
57°
05:00
56°
06:00
56°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
79%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
69%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
69%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saw Mill Pond?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill Pond?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Saw Mill Pond right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.