Olney Pond makes an easy fishing-and-park outing close to Providence. Public shore, a swimming beach and a road around the water give the family several ways to spend a day. Trout fishing is part of the attraction, especially in cooler conditions.
Lake facts
- Lake size: Lake at the center of Lincoln Woods State Park
- Fish to target: Stocked trout, bass and panfish
Where to fish
A small spinner or spoon can cover trout water from a permitted bank. Bass and panfish offer other targets. Use the park's accessible shoreline-fishing area if it suits your needs, and keep casts away from marked swimming water.
Getting on the water
Lincoln Woods provides the boating and shore starting points. Motor restrictions apply, including no motorized boats on summer weekends and holidays under park rules. Check the current motor-size rule before launching rather than treating the pond as an unrestricted boating lake.
More to do at the lake
Walk the pond road, picnic or swim at the designated beach when open. Check algae advisories first, since an active notice can make fishing and boating inappropriate as well as swimming. Day-use facilities and accessible fishing have seasonal operating periods.
Nearby fishing waters
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.