Lake · Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island

Wallum Lake

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Wallum Lake

Lake · Rhode Island

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Wallum Lake.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Jul 14, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Fishery overview

Interstate Burrillville, Rhode Island / Douglas, Massachusetts coldwater lake. This RI catalog record uses Rhode Island regulations and DEM designated-trout-water status. Brown and rainbow trout are primary recommendation targets. No live USGS lake elevation or temperature station is assigned.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    RI DEM lists Wallum Lake (Burrillville) among designated trout waters and states Rhode Island regulations apply; brown trout are a primary stocked trout target.

    Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    RI DEM Wallum Lake designated trout-water stocking includes rainbow trout.

    Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    RI DEM Wallum Lake designated trout management includes brook trout among stocked trout.

    Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

  • Largemouth Bass

    Micropterus nigricans

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    RI DEM freshwater sizes and limits manage largemouth bass; Wallum Lake also supports warmwater bass. Kept present so trout remain the coldwater recommendation focus.

    Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Micropterus dolomieu

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    RI DEM freshwater sizes and limits manage smallmouth bass; kept present so trout remain primary.

    Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Stocked

Deep interstate coldwater lake with trout stocking focus and secondary warmwater bass opportunity.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Winter

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning
  • Trolling

Access and Public Fishing Rights

RI DEM public boat-launching materials document Wallum Lake access (including Massachusetts-side notes). Catalog coordinates are a lake-center reference, not a verified launch pin. This record follows RI regulations.

Stocking information

RI DEM stocks Wallum Lake as a designated trout water. Confirm current stockings on the official Designated Trout Waters page.

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

    Stocked

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

    Stocked

  • Brook Trout

    Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

    Stocked

Official sources

Regulations can change. RI DEM states Rhode Island regulations apply on Wallum Lake; confirm current official RI DEM rules before fishing and do not assume Massachusetts inland rules for this RI record.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
  • Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island

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Lake Details

Town

Burrillville

County

Providence

Management Category

Coldwater lake

Regulation Scope

Wallum Lake (Rhode Island regulations)

Regulation Summary

Rhode Island freshwater fishing regulations apply on Wallum Lake (interstate waterbody). Confirm current seasons and limits on the official RI DEM freshwater fishing pages; do not assume Massachusetts inland rules for this RI catalog record.

Target Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Available

Shore Fishing

Available

Description

Interstate Burrillville, Rhode Island / Douglas, Massachusetts coldwater lake. This catalog record uses Rhode Island regulations and RI DEM designated-trout-water status; RI DEM states Rhode Island regulations apply on Wallum Lake. Public launching is documented via RI DEM public boat-launching materials (including Massachusetts-side access notes). Coordinates are a catalog lake-center reference point, not a verified boat-launch pin. No USGS lake/reservoir continuous station is assigned.