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Discover the deepest lake in Rhode Island

Rhode Island might not be the most prominent state (okay, it’s the smallest), but when it comes to ponds, lakes, rivers and bays, Rhode Island has it all! The southern and southeastern borders are along Block Islands Sound, Rhode Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. North of the bay, near the capital of Providence, is the Providence River. Salt marshes are scattered along the coast, forming a buffer between the coast and land. Then there are all of the beautiful reservoirs and smaller natural lakes found throughout the state.

We know the ocean off Rhode Island will have some of the deepest depths, but what about the lakes? Is Deep Spring Lake in Roger Williams Park the deepest lake? What about the biggest lake? Is Scituate Reservoir the deepest? Let’s find out all about the deepest lake in Rhode Island.

What is the deepest lake in Rhode Island?

Wondering what the deepest lake in Rhode Island is? Read on to find out!

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That The deepest lake in Rhode Island is Scituate Lake. The largest lake in the state is also the deepest. Located on the west side of Providence, the man-made Scituate Lake is the deepest in the state. It provides much of the drinking water for Providence and the surrounding communities. Scituate Lake isn’t a resort, so forget jet skiing, fishing, and windsurfing. Scituate Lake supplies 60% of Rhode Island with drinking water, so recreational activities on the lake are not possible. Nobody wants someone putting a cannonball in their drinking water! The coastline is lined with trees and forests, not marinas and resorts.

How deep is the deepest lake in Rhode Island?

That The deepest lake in Rhode Island is 87-90 feet deep. Much of Scituate Lake is shallower, but the deepest point varies between 87 and 90 feet deep. Due to limited human influence, wildlife in and around the lake has a thriving ecosystem.

Did a plane make an emergency landing on Scituate Lake?

Peaceful Scituate Lake was in the news back in February 1982 when a small plane crash-landed on the lake. By February the lake was frozen and provided an excellent emergency landing strip. Pilgrim Flight 458 was en route from LaGuardia Airport in New York to Logan Airport in Massachusetts when a fire broke out in the cockpit. The pilot and co-pilot remained calm and were able to land the plane on the frozen lake. There were 9 passengers on board and all but one survived. The pilot and co-pilot as well as two passengers suffered second and third degree burns from the fire. One of the passengers did not exit the plane and died from smoke inhalation. Captain Prister and First Officer Hogg suffered severe burns but ultimately survived. They were later honored for their bravery and heroic landing.

Which lakes in Rhode Island are recreational lakes?

Watchaug Pond Rhode Island
Watchaug Pond is 573 acres and the deepest point of the lake is 36 feet deep, deep enough for some good sized trout.

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If you want to jet ski and cast a line, Rhode Island has many recreational lakes. Worden Pond is the state’s largest natural lake at 1,043 acres of freshwater. It’s a lake where you can swim, kayak, paddle board, and jet ski. It is also a popular spot for bass fishing. Located on the South Shore, Worden Pond Family Campground is a great option for campers and RV drivers to enjoy amazing Worden Pond.

Watchaug Pond is another recreational lake in Rhode Island, Charleston, RI. Burlingame State Park is on the waterfront and has a campground with 700 campsites and 20 cabins. The park has a sandy beach at Watchaug Pond and also rents out canoes to explore the lake. Watchaug Pond is 573 acres and the deepest point of the lake is 36 feet deep, deep enough for some good sized trout. In spring the lake is stocked with trout but there is excellent fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and bass.

Which Lake Has the Best Fishing in Rhode Island?

Trout like to hang out in some of the deeper, cooler parts of lakes. Sometimes lakes with deeper pockets are home to some of the largest fish. When we look at the deepest lake in Rhode Island, we know it’s not fishable. Scituate Lake does not permit fishing, nor does Diamond Hill Reservoir in Cumberland, RI. But many other lakes offer excellent fishing, even in winter when many of the lakes freeze over.

Based on state fisheries records, some of the largest fish came from Tiogue Lake, Hundred Acre Pond, and Barber Pond. The largest rainbow trout ever caught in Rhode Island was recently sighted in December 2020. A 12-pound, 9.12-ounce rainbow trout was raised by J. Rogers from Barber Pond.

How deep is the Rhod Island Sound?

The sound will be deeper than any other lake in Rhode Island, but nowhere near as deep as the Atlantic Ocean offshore. Rhode Island Sound gets 200 feet deep at its deepest point, about twice the depth of Scituate Lake.

How deep is the Atlantic off the coast of Rhode Island?

Off the coast of Rhode Island the ocean drops to 160 feet, then 230, 330…3,000…7,000 feet! Hudson Canyon, an underwater gorge southeast of Rhode Island, drops down to the deepest point measuring about 7,000 feet! Further out to sea, the ocean reaches depths of 10,000 feet and more. The average depth of the Atlantic Ocean (including its seas) is 11,962 feet.

How deep is the Block Island Sound?

Block Island Sound is about 34 feet deep and stretches along the shores of Rhode Island and New York. The popular Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, RI offers beautiful views of Block Island Sound. The beach is on a barrier island that separates it from Winnapaug Pond. Winnapaug Pond is a salt pond and the sixth largest lake in the state, but it’s not deep. The salt ponds that line the coast, nine of them, average just 3.9 feet deep. There is a boardwalk, playground and sandy beach for all your seaside adventures.

How does the deepest lake in Rhode Island compare to the deepest lake in the US?

The deepest lake in Rhode Island, Scituate Lake, is about 90 feet deep; compared to the deepest lake in the US, which doesn’t appear to be very deep. The deepest lake in the US is Crater Lake which is 1,949 feet deep. Crater Lake is located in Oregon and is surrounded by Crater Lake National Park. All of the water in Crater Lake comes from either rain or snowmelt. No rivers or streams flow into the lake. The lake is royal blue in color due to the clarity of the water.

The area around the lake is undeveloped, but there is a trail that you can hike down to the edge of the lake. You can hike the Cleetwood Cove Trail, which is listed as a “steep and strenuous hike.” The trail is only 1.1 miles long, but it takes you almost 700 feet down, about 600 feet deeper than the deepest lake in Rhode Island. The view when you get down there is worth it!

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