Peace Dale Reservoir Fishing in Washington County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Peace Dale Reservoir sits in Washington County, out in Rhode Island. It sits at 112 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The nearest place of any size is South Kingstown, 0.6 miles away. After that come Wakefield-Peacedale at 0.7 miles and Kingston at 2.1 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Peace Dale Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Washington County, recorded fish include alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Peace Dale Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 71°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Peace Dale Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Boat ramp is the mapped launch, some half a mile from here. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. The water borders Tri-Pond Park, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Rocky Brook Reservoir is 0.4 miles off. Check the position on Peace Dale Reservoir before loading the car.