Rhode Island · River fishing · South Kingstown

Chipuxet River

Hard
difficulty
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Chipuxet River is a fishing destination in Rhode Island, managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and located about 1.8 miles from Curtis Corner. It is a hard fishing spot, which sets it apart from easier stretches of water in the state. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kingston run from highs around 66°F in May to about 73°F in September, with July reaching 80°F. Other waters and trails sit close by. The Pawcatuck River, a paddling route, is about 2 miles away, and the Saugatucket River, another fishing river, is about 3.6 miles away. The Yawgoo Pond Loop Trail is about 3.4 miles off for hiking, and Driftway II, a mountain biking route, is about 3.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Chipuxet River

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 19°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      66° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kingston 1 W, RI, 1.9 mi away at 106 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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