Well have been waiting and hoping others might have posted, but I will now. My favorite Lake in Rhode Island would probably be Wilson's Reservoir. Its not a big lake only about 100 acres but has a lot of fish. Lake just about every lake here in RI there are no Marinas on the Lake. The close tackle shop would be Wayne's Place. The address is 168 Pascoag Main, Pascoag, RI 02859. They don't have any high end equipment or baits but have a base variety. They carry live baits as well and a decent selection of NASCAR collectibles. I don't go in their often but the times I go in they are very pleasant people.
I have fished burling game state park a few times and wardens pond. Burling game is off of rt1 near east matunick. I also put my boat in by jims dock and fished in back of the bay for stripers and blues point judith my 17 foot boat looks funy by the block island ferry.Used to be good back there for flats also.I am from pennsylvania my aunt owns 3 houses she rents out in east matunick
Ill have to agree with you both Wilsons Reservoir is great for peace and quiet and a few lunkers now and then but Wardens Pond in Charleston is an awesome spot too though fishing out of a 12' john boat ain't so much fun
My favorite is Brickyard.
Not the easiest place to catch a bass but when you do it's usually a PIG! ;D