Sprague Upper Reservoir near Greenville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Providence County, Rhode Island, this is Sprague Upper Reservoir. The bank gives way to open valley. Small at around 24 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Greenville, is 1.6 miles distant. Further out sit Smithfield (2.2 miles) and North Scituate (4.3 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Sprague Upper Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Providence County cover bluegill, common carp and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Sprague Upper Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Sprague Upper Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Sprague Lower Reservoir, 0.8 miles out. Check the position on Sprague Upper Reservoir before loading the car.