Keech Pond

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Keech Pond

Town(s): Glocester RI
County: Providence

Size: 130 acres
Average Depth: feet
Maximum Depth: feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Other Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments: 10 HP Limit for non-residents. The lake is utilized as a fully recreational power-boating lake for its residents.
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions

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Keech Pond is approximately 130 acres with a boomerang shape and various coves to explore by kayak or small boat.  There are scenic park-like views, though a significant area of the shoreline is developed as well.  The residents on this lake enjoy full recreation with great swimming, power-boating, fishing and winter sports alike.  It is a typically quiet lake with mostly the residents utilizing the water.  Still, there is a boat ramp for the occasional fisherman or nature explorer.

Located in northwestern Rhode Island, this lake is close to the Connecticut border with Providence approximately 35 minutes to the east.   The lake is located in the mostly rural community of Glocester/Chepachet which is dotted throughout by lakes and ponds.  Much of the northern portion of the town is set aside as state-owned parks and forests, making this a wonderful natural environment for lakefront lovers!

Water Quality: Unknown
Vegetation Growth: Moderate
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)

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

Boat Access: Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments: This RI DEM site has a cement plank boat ramp into Keech Pond and a gravel parking lot. No motors in excess of 10 H.P. for non-residents may be launched or hauled from this ramp. This is a site for launching boats from trailers. Boat ramps can normally be used to launch canoes and kayaks but please do your best to keep the boat ramp clear for boat trailers.
Parking Spaces: Less than 10

Directions: From Route 44 take Snake Hill Road west. This turn is just north of where Route 44 merges with Route 102 south of Chepachet. After 1.1 miles on Chestnut Hill Road look for a left turn. Take this turn to stay on Chestnut Hill Road. In another 1.5 miles bear left again to stay on Chestnut Hill Road. In another 0.6 miles you will come to a T-junction with Indian Trail. Turn left here and follow Indian Trail 1 mile to the boat ramp at the end of the road.
Shoreline Development: 50-75%