Fishing Pascoag Reservoir
AKA: Echo Lake
Popular Fish Species Pascoag Reservoir, RI
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Fishing for largemouth bass in Pascoag Reservoir can be challenging, however an occasional bass over 4 pounds are being caught. Bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can also be caught while ice fishing.
Black Crappie Fishing
A decent population of black crappie resides in Pascoag Reservoir. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a nice bunch of slabs. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Pascoag Reservoir. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and northern pike at Pascoag Reservoir in Rhode Island.
A small lake with big bass, Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) is a 350-acre lake in the northwest corner of the state, at Pascoag, RI. Fishing enthusiasts can fish for bass, sunfish, perch and pike, with bass being the most popular.
Fishing at Pascoag Reservoir is popular throughout the year, with a variety of fish species to target. Largemouth bass is undoubtedly one of the prized catches here. Northern pike is another top predator in Pascoag Reservoir, providing thrilling action for anglers. Panfish species, such as bluegill, yellow perch, redbreast sunfish, and pumpkinseed, are abundant in the reservoir.
Private property, much of it dotted with boat docks, lines most of the 5 miles of shoreline around the lake. However there are areas on the western shore that one can fish from the bank. There are two primary locations for launching boats. The Echo Lake State Boat Launch is located in the southwest corner of the lake, and there is a boat launch ramp at Echo Lake Campground. There are special horse power limits for boats at certain times of the year. Check with Rhode Island DEM for details - 401 222-4700. Due to the boat motor restrictions, car-top boats, canoes, kayaks and electric powered boats can be ideal here.
Primary fish species residing in Echo Lake
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Pascoag Reservoir Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Echo Lake State Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Widow Smith Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Marinas
The Boat House
205 Reservoir Rd
Pascoag, RI 02859
Fishing License
Click here for a Rhode Island Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Echo Lake Campground - 401 568-7109
George Washington State Campground - 401 568-6700
Echo Lake RI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Pascoag Reservoir
Echo Lake Campground
200 Moroney Road
Pascoag, RI 02859
401 568-7109
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