Fishing spot: John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

C/O RHODE ISLAND NWR COMPLEX, 50 BEND ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, 02813, RI

State

02813

City

CHARLESTOWN

Source directions

The refuge is located in the Towns of Narragansett and South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. Virtually all refuge lands are not readily accessible by road. Taking a canoe or kayak across Pettaquamscutt Cove and in the Lower Narrow River is the easiest way to experience the refuge. The kayak launch area at Sprague Bridge off of Boston Neck Road/Rt. 1A in Narragansett (along with a few other shoreline access points) is open to the public every day from sunrise until sunset. There are no other developed visitor use areas on the refuge. The kayak launch area is not accessible by wheelchair or stroller. Exceptional viewing of the refuge can be had from the Sprague Bridge in Narragansett on Boston Neck Road, or on Middlebridge in Narragansett.

Phone

401-364-9124

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-08-22

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03