Rhode Island may be known as the Ocean State, but we also have some pretty impressive bodies of fresh water, many of which are man-made lakes (the rest are natural lakes, rivers, and coastal lagoons). Rhode Island’s largest natural lake happens to be known as Worden Pond — and while the water itself is shallow, the lake is pretty massive.

Worden Pond is located in the southeast part of the state.
Worden Pond Family Campground / Facebook
The lake -- and yes, despite its name, it actually is a lake -- spans about 1042 acres.
The known history of this lake goes all the way back to the late 1600s.
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The pond itself was named for the Worden Family, who once owned the land surrounding the lake, which they purchased in 1695.
These days, the lake is a favorite spot for local anglers and campers.
Worden Pond Family Campground / Facebook
The main campground, Worden Pond Family Campground, sits right on the shores in Wakefield.

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The lake offers fishing year-round, which many anglers love to take advantage of.
Worden Pond Family Campground / Facebook
The pond's shallow waters (the average depth is just four feet) promote heavy weed growth, which creates an ideal habitat for fish, especially bass. Worden Pond is also home to northern pike, bluegill, sunfish, and perch.
During the winter months, ice fishing is popular here, if it gets cold enough.
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Anglers come from all over New England to try their luck at it.
Other than the fantastic fishing, Worden Pond is mainly known for its amazing sunrises AND sunsets.
Worden Pond Family Campground / Facebook
You'll find photos with the sky and water aglow all over Rhode Islanders' social media accounts.

We’re lucky to have access to so many ocean beaches in our beautiful state. That being said, sometimes it’s important to appreciate our freshwater spots, too. Worden Pond is definitely a piece of living history.

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