Clear River

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 5
Species: 6

Clear River is a scenic 12-mile (20 km) stream located in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Flowing through the northwestern corner of the state, this waterway features several small impoundments created by five dams along its length. The river begins in western Burrillville and flows eastward into Wilson Reservoir, continuing through the villages of Pascoag and Harrisville before entering Harrisville Pond and eventually connecting to the Branch River in Mapleville. The watershed is primarily forested (approximately 80%), with developed areas (12%), wetlands and surface waters (5%), and minimal agricultural use (2%).

Rhode Island licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Clear River and what's needed to catch them.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Clear River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Clear River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Rhode Island licenses and regulations

Rhode Island Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Rhode Island Fishing License

Recreational Freshwater Fishing Licenses are required of anglers fifteen (15) years of age and older. Recreational Saltwater Fishing Licenses are required of anglers sixteen (16) years of age and older.

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Rhode Island Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Rhode Island Stream Access Laws

Rhode Island’s public trust doctrine opens all waters of the state, up to the high water mark, to public use. The state doesn’t have its own navigability test.

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Take Clear River with you

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