Simmons Upper Reservoir near Johnston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Simmons Upper Reservoir is one of the Providence County waters in Rhode Island. Height above sea level is 217 feet. With some 48 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Supplies mean a trip to Johnston, 1.7 miles off. For a city, Providence is 5.6 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Simmons Upper Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Providence County records list bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Simmons Upper Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 71°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at Simmons Upper Reservoir. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Simmons Lower Reservoir sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Simmons Upper Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.