Town(s):
Richmond RI
County:
Washington
Local Name:
Sandy Pond
Size:
23
acres
Average Depth:
feet
Maximum Depth:
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Gas Engines Prohibited, See Comments
Boating Comments:
Only non-motorized boats and boats powered with an electric motor are permitted on the pond.
Swimming:
No Swimming Allowed
Water Quality:
Unknown
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum), Fanwort (Cabomba Caroliniana)
Fishing Comments:
This area is stocked with trout several times throughout the year.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bridle Shiner
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
This is a site for launching hand-carried boats such as canoes or kayaks. Hours of Operation: Closed from 1/2 hr. after sunset to 5 am, except for fishing and boating.
Parking Spaces:
11-20
Directions:
Heading east on Route 112, go past the Wood River Junction Post Office at the junction with Switch Road and go another 0.2 miles. Look for a DEM sign for "Meadowbrook Fishing Area" on the left. Heading west on Route 112, go past the John M. "Jay" Cronan River Access site on the Pawcatuck River and go another 0.6 miles. Look for a DEM sign for "Meadowbrook Fishing Area" on the right.
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
