John L Curran Upper Reservoir Fishing in Providence County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Look for John L Curran Upper Reservoir in the Providence County part of Rhode Island. It sits in farm and woodlot. Surface area is around 30 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. West Warwick is the closest town at 4 miles. The nearest city of size is Providence, an 8.7 miles drive. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on John L Curran Upper Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Providence County include bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish John L Curran Upper Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 26°F for January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on John L Curran Upper Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. J.L. Curran State Park takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. John L Curran Lower Reservoir, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for John L Curran Upper Reservoir.