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Worden Pond is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Rhode Island. The water surface spans about 1,043 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Striped Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Worden Pond are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 8:11 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 64°F from a representative gauge 12.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the northwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 55° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 61° | 57° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 55°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 66°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 66°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 67°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 66°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 65°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 55°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 54°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 51°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 49°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 47°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 47°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 44° | 65° | 51° | 64° | 57° | 67° | 55° | 67° | 53° | 64° | 48° | 61° | 49° |
| Wind | W 5 to 12 mph | W 6 mph | NW 5 mph | S 3 mph | SE 2 to 9 mph | E 8 mph | NE 10 mph | N 3 to 7 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | W 10 mph | NW 12 mph | N 6 to 9 mph | E 8 mph | S 2 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 24 mph | 21 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 38% | 97% | 71% | 7% | 11% | 37% | 25% | 7% | 5% | 11% |
| Forecast |
WICKFORD TIDE GAGE NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI · Oct 8, 10:18 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 64°F from a representative gauge 12.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 13 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 116°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 64°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of RI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Worden Pond in RI is a popular freshwater lake known for its welcoming public recreation, scenic beauty, and dependable sport fishing. Multiple public access sites allow easy launching for trailered boats and personal watercraft. Park facilities and regional fisheries management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Striped Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Worden Pond is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 8:11 AM EDT