July 23rd Stump Pond Smithfield Meet at 6:00 for a 6:15 launch
Trip coordinators Manny egterezakis@gmail.com and Bob Larrive.

Trip is suitable for all.Stump Pond in Smithfield

aka Stillwater Reservoir or Woonasquatucket Reservoir

41° 54.044′ N    71° 32.776′ W   

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(Parking across from 64 Log Road, Smithfield, RI)

The 300-acre reservoir commonly known as Stump Pond is also known as the Stillwater Reservoir and the Woonasquatucket Reservoir.  The Stump Pond name comes from the time dead tree trunks stood in the water after the land was flooded to create the reservoir.  The put-in parking lot is used by many fishermen and can be crowded at times.  There is a concrete ramp for boat trailers and grassy space on either side for launching kayaks if the ramp is being used to launch larger boats.

From Route I-295 northbound or southbound, take Exit 8B for Route 7 north.  Travel about 0.4 mile on Route 7 north to the next traffic light. At the light, turn left onto Route 116 South. Go one mile on Route 116 South to the T intersection traffic signal and turn left.

Immediately, turn right at the next light to continue on Route 116/Route 5.  Pass the Smithfield Police Department station on the left and cross over the bridge.  Where Route 116/5 curves sharply to the left, take the first right for Log Road.  Shortly after, bear right at the fork to remain on Log Road.  Go one quarter mile more and turn right into the Stump Pond Fishing Area parking lot. (The entrance is across the street from 64 Log Road, Smithfield.)

For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl stonefoxfarm75@gmail.com  401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn  how to join:  Membership link .  If you are not a yet a member and are undecided about joining, come join us for a trip to help make up your mind.   Introduce yourself to one of the trip leaders in the orange shirts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days, please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry after.

If the trip is cancelled due to weather we will try to offer it on the next day  (Wednesday). Check the message board for changes and cancellations to trips – flatwater message board.

Please check the board before leaving for any trip.  We provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

To participate in the Blackstone Paddler’s Events, a RI Canoe and Kayak Association membership fee of $15.00  is required, as is a $10.00 membership fee for the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club.   These fees provide a family membership and are good for the entire season.  If you are a current RICKA member, you may join for the additional $10.00 membership fee.  If you are not yet a RICKA member, you may  join and pay your dues for both RICKA and Blackstone Valley Paddle Club by going to our Membership Page for payment options. Please note: we will not be taking payment for dues at the paddle locations.  Please pay your dues in advance.

 Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) and inflatable kayaks are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.