Fishing at Almy Reservoir, Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Almy Reservoir is one of the Providence County waters in Rhode Island. Tidal water begins 6.6 miles from here. It runs to roughly 51 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Johnston lies 0.9 miles from the water. North Scituate is 3.5 miles away, with North Providence at 3.7 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Almy Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Providence County list bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Almy Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Almy Reservoir follows the weather closely. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Pocasset Pond, 1 mile out. Check the position at Almy Reservoir before loading the car.