Wallum Lake Fishing Spot
- Acreage: 322
- Public Fishing: Yes
- Mean Depth: 28'
- Max Depth: 74'
- Elevation: 585'
- Website: www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/doug.htm
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/13/09 09:17 PM
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According to http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/boatlnch.htm#fresh there is no public boat ramp on the R.I. side. I also spent a lot of time hunting for one.
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The Sunday night prior to tourney date after 8pm online.
hope this helps -
how would i enter this fishing tournament?
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Fishing for largemouth bass should be fair, but don't expect to find many large bass since the low productivity of the lake results in slow growth for most species. The southern or Rhode Island portion contains more shallow weedy coves, and this is probably the most promising area to fish for largemouth bass. Trout and salmon fishing is very popular from ice-out through early summer; this period receives the heaviest pressure. Ice fishing for trout and salmon is also popular. People licensed to fish in either Massachusetts or Rhode Island may fish Wallum Lake, but note that Rhode Island regulations apply throughout.
Wallum Lake Baits and Tackle
Soft Baits Check Prices
- 4in Senko for 2 ,and tube for the other. These were in addition to my limit.
- Dropshot
- Drop Shot, and Shakey Head
- 11" Drop Shot
11-3/4" Carolina Rig - Dropshot
- Drop Shot
- Dropshot
- Jerkbait
Lure (Other) Check Prices
- 4" black slider worm w/1/8 oz head
Crankbait Check Prices
- Squarebill, and dropshot
Stick Bait Check Prices
Spinnerbait / Buzzbait Check Prices
- Spinnerbait/Chatterbait
11-1/2" Short
1lber culled
Limit was:
1-1/2lbs
1lb 7oz
1-1/4lbs
1lb 1oz
1lber
In-Line Spinner Check Prices
- 11-3/4" on a tube
11-1/2" on wacky worm
7" and 10" on inline spinner - 6" and 8" on inline spinner
Worm Check Prices
- 4in Senko
- 4in Senko - These were the other three of my limit:
3rd - 17in 2lb 1oz
4th and 5th 13in 1lb'ers - 4in Senko - Caught this calico during the tourney too.
- Shakey Head
- 4 inch wacky sekos
Wallum Lake Description
The Rhode Island - Massachusetts's boundary bisects this with the northern half in Douglas, MA and the southern half in Burrillville, RI. Transparency is high at 20 feet. Aquatic vegetation of all types is scarce.
There are two paved boat ramps, one at the north end off Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, MA the second at the southern extreme in Burrillville, RI. The western shore is undeveloped, while the eastern shore is lined with summer cottages and several year-round homes. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular at this picturesque lake.
Each spring Wallum Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and brown trout. With the presence of landlocked alewife, which serve as forage fish, the brown trout and salmon fisheries appear to be doing quite well. Rainbow trout are stocked on a put-and-take basis, and the state of Rhode Island stocks numerous landlocked salmon and occasionally broodstock salmon.
Fishing for largemouth bass should be fair, but don't expect to find many large bass since the low productivity of the lake results in slow growth for most species. The southern or RI portion contains more shallow weedy coves, and this is probably the most promising area to fish for largemouth bass. Trout and salmon fishing is very popular from ice-out through early summer; this period receives the heaviest pressure. Ice fishing for trout and salmon is also popular. People licensed to fish in either Massachusetts or Rhode Island may fish Wallum Lake, but note that Rhode Island regulations apply throughout.