Fishing Indian Lake
AKA: Indian Pond
Popular Fish Species Indian Lake, RI
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Indian Lake is a popular bass fishing lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.
Chain Pickerel Fishing
Chain pickerel prefer to weedy areas of the lake. They ambush baitfish and sunfish which requires cover for them to hide within. Submerged aquatic vegetation, brush, fallen tree limbs, or structures such as rock piles, bridge pilings, rip-rap, or debris. Indian Lake has a very healthy population of these toothy critters, many approaching 30 inches and exceeding 5 pounds. Unlike many freshwater fish species, chain pickerel do not school up. They tend to be loners. Once you catch one, find other, spots with similar cover and depth to fish. Flashy spoons, live minnows, and bait-imitating crankbaits all work well. For added excitement, try fishing topwater lures over vegetation areas. Topwater lures that mimic wounded baitfish are very tempting to these predators.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Indian Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
Indian Lake Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Indian Lake in Rhode Island.
Wrapped in dense forest and private homes with boat docks, Indian Lake is a small, 200-acre lake in the southeast part of the state, at Indian Lake Shores. Bass, bluegill, perch and pike all get attention from locals.
Fishing at Indian Lake is a favorite pastime for both locals and visitors. Among the popular fish species found in Indian Lake are smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and white perch.
Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are the primary targets for many anglers on Indian Lake. Chain pickerel are another prevalent species in Indian Lake, known for their aggressive nature and sharp teeth. Indian Lake's yellow perch and pumpkinseed populations provide great fishing opportunities for kids and beginner anglers. The lake also supports a population of white perch, which are highly sought after by anglers for their delicate flavor and scrappy fight.
Ideal for canoes and kayaks, there are about three miles of shoreline to paddle and fish. Boat motors are limited to a maximum of ten horsepower. The Indian Lake State Boat Launch is located on the south shore, at the end of Indian Trail S.
Primary fish species residing in Indian Lake
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Indian Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Indian Lake State Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Indian Trails S, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Fishing License
Click here for a Rhode Island Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
No campgrounds or RV parks are at, or nearby the lake.
Indian Lake RI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Indian Lake
Rhode Island Blueways Alliance, Indian Lake
401 932-4667
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Indian Lake in RI
Fishing for bass and bluegill in southeast RI.
