Reservoir · Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island
Pascoag Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Pascoag Reservoir is a northern Rhode Island warmwater reservoir with a broad bass-and-panfish fishery. The principal supported targets are largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, with yellow perch, black crappie, chain pickerel, and bluegill providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pascoag Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Glocester's Pascoag Reservoir covers 352 acres in Rhode Island. Chain pickerel, yellow perch, black crappie, and bluegill are common and established there. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are primary and established in that same reservoir.
Target species

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence

Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence

Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence

Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island
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Lake Details
Town
Glocester
County
Providence
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake).
Regulation Summary
Rhode Island freshwater sizes and limits apply on Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake). Confirm current seasons, motor limits, and access rules on the official RI DEM freshwater fishing and public boat-launching pages.
Surface Area
352 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Motor Restrictions
RI DEM lists a 10 HP limit from the Saturday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day unless a special Fish & Wildlife permit is issued; confirm current rules before launching.
