How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Cumberland, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Cumberland, United States sits in the heart of some of the best freshwater fishing in New England, with easy access to the Blackstone River, small warmwater ponds, and nearby reservoirs. Anglers can target bass, trout, and panfish in a mix of flowing river stretches and quiet stillwaters, making Cumberland a versatile home base for both bank and boat fishing. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:371,759 kmProximity:79.7 %
Moon Phases for Cumberland
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major Time:03:13 am - 05:13 am
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minor Time:08:41 am - 10:41 am
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major Time:03:50 pm - 05:50 pm
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minor Time:10:59 pm - 12:59 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island gives anglers convenient access to the Blackstone River corridor, small community ponds, and nearby reservoirs that collectively offer year-round action. The Blackstone and its impoundments hold both warmwater and coldwater species, while local ponds provide classic New England bass and panfish fishing from shore or small craft.
Seasonal patterns in Cumberland revolve around water temperature and river flow. In early spring, as ice lifts off local ponds and the Blackstone stabilizes, trout and panfish become the most dependable bite. Stocked rainbow, brown, and brook trout key on slow-drifted baits and small lures in current seams, while bluegill and perch gather in the first warming coves. By late spring and early summer, largemouth and smallmouth bass push shallow to spawn around rocks, wood, and emerging weedbeds, offering excellent power-fishing opportunities. Through mid-summer, dawn and dusk are prime windows, with topwater and fast-moving presentations shining. Fall brings bass and trout on the feed again, with smallmouth in the Blackstone especially active on moving baits before cold weather locks in a slower winter pattern where subtle presentations near deeper holes are most effective.
Habitat types around Cumberland are diverse. The Blackstone River combines riffles, boulder-strewn runs, and slower pools that hold smallmouth bass, trout, panfish, and the occasional pike or carp. Focus on outside bends, below small dams, and around bridge pilings where current breaks create ambush spots. Small ponds and impoundments feature lily pads, submerged timber, and riprap, ideal for largemouth, pickerel, crappie, and sunfish. In clearer reservoirs within a short drive, rock edges, mid-lake humps, and drop-offs are prime for smallmouth and yellow perch.
Common techniques should match both species and water type:
- Bass (largemouth/smallmouth): In ponds, work weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, wacky rigs, or compact jigs along weed edges and wood. On the Blackstone, smallmouth respond well to 3–4 inch finesse worms, ned rigs, and small tubes dragged through current breaks. Early and late in the day, walk-the-dog topwaters and poppers can trigger explosive strikes along rocky banks and shallow flats.
- Trout: In cooler stretches and spring conditions, drift 1/16–1/8 oz inline spinners, small spoons, or single salmon eggs through deeper runs and tailouts. Fly anglers do well with nymph rigs (pheasant tail, hare’s ear) bounced near bottom, and small streamers worked across current on cloudy days.
- Panfish and crappie: For family-friendly action in ponds, suspend small jigs tipped with worms or soft plastics below a float and set them just above visible weed tops or brush. Slow-twitching 1–2 inch curly tails or micro-tube jigs along drop-offs is deadly on crappie and perch.
- Pike, pickerel, and carp: Around weedy coves and backwaters, throw spinnerbaits, inline spinners, or 4–5 inch swimbaits for chain pickerel and the occasional pike. Carp in slack areas of the Blackstone respond to simple hair rigs or small hooks baited with corn or dough baits fished on the bottom with light bite indication.
Tactical tips for Cumberland include fishing early mornings after stable weather for the most predictable bite, downsizing line and lures when the river runs clear, and using polarized glasses to read current seams and submerged cover. In ponds, circle the shoreline until you locate bait and active fish, then work that section thoroughly rather than constantly relocating. Cover water with moving baits first to find fish, then slow down with finesse tactics to maximize each productive stretch.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Cumberland area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Porter Run - 10.87788556708km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Cumberland. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Wills Creek - 0.4720598199km , Guard Lock Number 8 - 0.62873748419km , Willis Creek - 0.63937665676km , Willow Brook - 2.91825395724km , Braddock Run - 3.07472441844km , Evitts Creek - 3.69112965551km , Jennings Run - 5.07806708078km , Cabin Run - 6.62655686457km , Warrior Run - 7.19711261036km , Pea Vine Run - 7.24908949954km , Lock 74 - 7.57230838835km , Lock 73 - 7.70568781102km , Rocky Gap Run - 8.11109426144km , North Branch Jennings Run - 8.76850253576km , Lock 72 - 9.35431869717km , Gladdens Run - 9.43918481508km , Collier Run - 10.08836827742km , Rocky Gap Dam - 10.12172434109km , Patterson Creek - 10.38884499178km , Porter Run - 10.87788556708km , Preston Run - 10.87788556708km , Pinto Utilities Dam - 11.34614704119km , Brice Hollow Run - 12.21969694181km , Lake Gordon Dam - 12.24119510354km , Oster Run - 12.84387494556km , Dans Run - 13.44579180423km , Powder Run - 13.4866141677km , Leapley Run - 13.78187896298km , Sand Spring Run - 14.75476092888km , Turners Run - 15.02455269136km , Matthew Run - 15.05336121378km , Don Pleasant Dam - 15.3280291973km , Keller Run - 15.45275388517km , Myers Run - 15.45972020559km , Winebrenner Run - 15.53783608988km , Vale Run - 15.71172966936km , Thomas W Koon Dam - 16.18336033815km , Long Pasture Run - 16.19670260224km , Trading Run - 16.26247114821km , Cranberry Swamp - 16.3270239009km
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