Warren Reservoir Upper near Warren: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Warren Reservoir Upper stands in Bristol County, Rhode Island. The shore lies 1.1 miles out. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Rhode Island standards. Warren is the closest town at 1.4 miles. Providence is the closest city, 9.9 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Warren Reservoir Upper

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name bluegill, chain pickerel, striped bass and white perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Warren Reservoir Upper the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 29°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Warren Reservoir Upper regularly works to that calendar. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Part of this sits inside or beside Off Mt Fair Property, so read the notices. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Warren Reservoir at 2.4 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Warren Reservoir Upper in what we hold.