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Chapman Pond
Westerly, Rhode Island
164-acre DEM pond off Larry Hirsch Lane in Westerly. Fishing and paddle access, 10 HP limit, heavy invasive plant load.
At a glance
Overview
Chapman Pond (sometimes Burden's Pond) is a 164-acre DEM fishing-access pond in Westerly, reached off Larry Hirsch Lane across from the Westerly Animal Shelter. The site has a gravel lot, a cement-plank boat ramp, and a solar boat-wash station to slow invasive plants (American lotus, water chestnut, Eurasian watermilfoil). Motor limit is 10 HP; DEM manages it for Northern Pike. No designated swim — shoreline is ramp and fishing-centric.
- Also known as
- Burden's Pond, Chapman Pond DEM Fishing Access
- County
- Washington
- Region
- South County
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Public
Not listed
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Turn onto Larry Hirsch Lane in Westerly, across from the Westerly Animal Shelter. The DEM gravel lot, cement plank ramp, and boat-wash station are at the end of the lane. Clean all gear before leaving — the pond is heavily infested with invasive plants.
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