Visitors to Rhode Island lakes are sure to be moved by the shear natural beauty of these wild and windswept bodies of water. The wildlife observation opportunities at the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge and Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge are exceptional, and the fishing at smaller lakes like Watchaug Pond and Worden Pond is fantastic.

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge:
This lake’s thickly forested, marshy shores are excellent places to hike and observe wildlife.

Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge:
This is the biggest untouched waterway in the state, and features an observation tower for bird watching.

Watchaug Pond:
This is an outstanding pond for bass fishing and nearby state parks offer places to camp and picnic.

Worden Pond:
This is a shallow, wind-swept, 1,000-acre pond near Rhode Island’s Great Swamp.