Stump Pond

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Stump Pond

Town(s): Smithfield RI
County: Providence
Local Name: Stillwater Reservoir

Size: 304 acres
Average Depth: feet
Maximum Depth: feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments: 10 HP Limit.
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions



Stump Pond is a 300-acre reservoir on the Woonasquatucket River. It is sometimes called Stillwater Reservoir or Woonasquatucket Reservoir. The Stump Pond name came from the days, now long past, when there were standing dead trees in the water from when the land was flooded to make the reservoir. There are some houses near the shore, but overall the shoreline is surprisingly natural given its suburban setting. It is a large body of water so waves large enough to cause problems for canoes and kayaks can form on a windy day. At the north end of the reservoir is Mowry Conservation Area, a beautiful natural area that includes walking trails and a very scenic section of the Woonasquatucket River. There is a 10hp limit on Stillwater Reservoir. The dam at this access site is a very popular location for fishing. Portaging around the dam is relatively easy, at least until you get to the riverbank. Most of the portage is on mowed grass but the riverbank is protected with riprap, which is less than ideal for launching boats.

Water Quality: No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth: Moderate
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bridle Shiner

Boat Access: Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments: East Side: This is a site for launching hand-carried boats and it is also a portage. This typically means that to continue paddling down the river past this site you will have to portage your boat around a dam or other obstruction. Hours of Operation: Dawn to dusk. West Side: This site is on Log Road, which turns off to the north from Pleasant View Avenue (Route 5 and 116) at the sharp corner just west of the causeway across the reservoir. Once on Log Road stay right at the fork to get to the access site, which is on your right in 0.1 mile.
Parking Spaces: More than 40

Directions: On Farnum Pike, just north of the junction with Route 116 (George Washington Highway), look for a large parking lot on the west side of the road.
Shoreline Development: 10-25%