Rocky Brook Reservoir Fishing in Washington County, Rhode Island

• Overview

  Rocky Brook Reservoir is set in Washington County, Rhode Island. The coast is 4.3 miles away. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Washington County are larger. 0.7 miles away sits Wakefield-Peacedale, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Providence, 26 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Rocky Brook Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Washington County include alewife, bluegill and striped bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Rocky Brook Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 71°F in July. In milder years the surface never sets. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Rocky Brook Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is a slipway at boat ramp, roughly half a mile off. There is a car park at Tri Pond Park parking area, roughly 120 yards away. The water borders Tri-Pond Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Asa Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Rocky Brook Reservoir carry more weight than any list.