The waters in and around Rhode Island offers some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing in the Northeast. The northern part of the state is filled with amazing ponds and lakes that support large populations of bass, trout, perch and walleye. Anglers interested in saltwater fishing off the Rhode Island coast can catch founder, bonito, bluefish, code and black sea bass. Popular Rhode Island fishing spots include Narrow River, Olney Pond and the coastal waters of the Atlantic.