Mountaindale Reservoir in Providence County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Providence County in Rhode Island is where Mountaindale Reservoir sits. It sits 8.6 miles in from the sea. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Greenville lies 1.1 miles from the water. Smithfield is 2.9 miles and North Providence 4.2 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mountaindale Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Providence County, recorded fish include bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed, black crappie and chain pickerel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Mountaindale Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Mountaindale Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Wolf Hill runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Sprague Lower Reservoir, 0.7 miles away. Check the position at Mountaindale Reservoir before loading the car.