Newport County · lake · 488 acres
Stafford Pond
Stocked 2× on record · RI DEM
Stafford Pond is a lake in Newport County, Rhode Island, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from RI DEM; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
71°
64°
12 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
9 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
81°
67°
12 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 22 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stony Brook1.2 mi
- Sawdy Pond1.4 mi
- Crab Pond1.9 mi
- Bleachery Ponds2.2 mi
- South Watuppa Pond2.3 mi
- Cook Pond2.7 mi
- Quequechan River2.9 mi
- Devol Pond2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official RI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Stafford Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stafford Pond?+
Stafford Pond is stocked with Trout in Newport County, Rhode Island, most recently on May 18, 2026 by RI DEM. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Stafford Pond?+
Yes — Rhode Island requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Stafford Pond?+
Stafford Pond is a lake in Newport County, Rhode Island. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: RI DEM · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.