Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake) is a 352-acre reservoir in Glocester with a state-owned, handicapped-accessible ramp off Jackson School House Rd. RI DEM reports largemouth bass virus at Echo Lake, confirming a largemouth bass population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass virus documented here by RI DEM
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pascoag Reservoir state rampPublicState-owned, handicapped accessible, off Jackson School House Rd.; 10 hp limit from the Saturday before Memorial Day to the day after Labor Day unless permittedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | 12 in. | 5 |
| Northern Pike | 24 in. | 2 |
| Chain Pickerel | 14 in. | 5 |
| Trout (Apr 13-Nov 30) | 8 in. | 5 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish & Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Big Bear Fishing & HuntingNearby401 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI · closest to Pascoag Reservoir state ramp(401) 949-0339Directions ↗
Local tips
- Motors over 10 hp are banned from the state ramp in summer.
- Largemouth bass virus is present; clean and dry boats and do not move fish between waters.
- Bass must be 12 inches to keep, 5 per day.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.