Simmons Lower Reservoir, Rhode Island: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Simmons Lower Reservoir is set in Providence County, Rhode Island. The surface lies 217 feet up. With some 45 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Supplies mean a trip to Johnston, 2.1 miles off. Providence is the closest city, 5.6 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Simmons Lower Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Providence County records list bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed and black crappie among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Simmons Lower Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Simmons Lower Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. 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. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Simmons Upper Reservoir, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Simmons Lower Reservoir if anything is unclear.