Wallum Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wallum Lake |
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Wallum Lake
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 Wallum Lake
Location in Rhode Island
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| Location | Providence County, Rhode Island / Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°00′31″N 71°46′06″W / 42.0087089°N 71.768403°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 322 acres (1.30 km2) |
| Max. depth | 74 ft (23 m) |
| Surface elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
Wallum Lake is a beautiful lake that covers about 322 acres. It sits right on the border between two states: Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Part of the lake is in Burrillville, Rhode Island, and the other part is in Douglas, Massachusetts. You can find it next to Douglas State Forest and Wallum Lake Park, which are great places to visit.
Exploring Wallum Lake
Getting on the Water
If you want to go boating on Wallum Lake, you're in luck! There are two easy-to-use boat ramps. One ramp is at the north end of the lake, near Wallum Lake Road in Douglas, Massachusetts. The other ramp is at the very south end, in Burrillville, Rhode Island.
Fish You Might Find
A study from 1994 looked at the fish living in Wallum Lake. They found ten different kinds of fish! Some of the most common ones you might catch are largemouth bass, yellow perch, and bluegills.
Other fish that live here include pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, and eels. You might also find landlocked alewife and even some special salmon. If you plan to fish, remember that licenses from either Rhode Island or Massachusetts are valid. However, you must follow the fishing rules set by Rhode Island.
Stocking the Lake
Wallum Lake is a popular spot for fishing because it is regularly "stocked" with fish. This means that rainbow trout and brown trout are added to the lake by people. Rainbow trout are put in for "put-and-take" fishing, which means you can catch them and keep them. The state of Rhode Island also adds many landlocked salmon to the lake. Sometimes, they even add larger "broodstock" salmon.
