Largemouth Bass is recorded in 9 of the 16 spots within 75 minutes of Providence. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Providence in February, March, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Providence
1. Lake Quinsigamond
Lake Quinsigamond is a 44-minute drive from downtown Providence. Launch at Lake Quinsigamond (Flint Pond), the public ramp on Lake Quinsigamond closest to downtown (≈ 33.4 mi). Public access on Lake Quinsigamond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 85 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Atlantic Salmon.
2. South Watuppa Pond
South Watuppa Pond is a 26-minute drive from downtown Providence. Launch at South Watuppa Pond, the public ramp on South Watuppa Pond closest to downtown (≈ 17.5 mi). Public access on South Watuppa Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
3. Long Pond
Long Pond is a 44-minute drive from downtown Providence. Launch at Long Pond, the public ramp on Long Pond closest to downtown (≈ 25.1 mi). Public access on Long Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 12 ft. Recorded here: Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Alewife.
4. Lake Chaubunagungamaug
Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a 51-minute drive from downtown Providence. Launch at Webster Lake, the public ramp on Lake Chaubunagungamaug closest to downtown (≈ 25.5 mi). Public access on Lake Chaubunagungamaug: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 45 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Smallmouth Bass.
5. Norton Reservoir
Norton Reservoir is a 26-minute drive from downtown Providence. Surveyed depths reach 9 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Pumpkinseed.
6. Manchaug Pond
Manchaug Pond is a 35-minute drive from downtown Providence. Launch at Manchaug Pond, the public ramp on Manchaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 26 mi). Public access on Manchaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
