Rhode Island · River fishing · South Kingstown

Saugatucket River

Easy
difficulty
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Saugatucket River is a fishing destination in Rhode Island, managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and located about 0.2 miles from the town of Wakefield. It is an easy outing, and the fishing waters run close to town. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to fish. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kingston show July highs around 80°F and September highs near 73°F, with fewer wet days in September than in spring. Other waters and trails lie close by. The Chipuxet River is about 3.6 miles away, and the Pawcatuck River is about 5.2 miles off. Whale Rock Trail and Driftway II are also within about 4 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Saugatucket 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, 3.7 mi away at 106 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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