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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Bowdish Reservoir

Rhode Island, United States

3.6Β·315 catches

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Bowdish Reservoir fishing reports

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Northern pike

26 in Β· 3 lb

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7 months ago

Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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8 months ago

Chain pickerel

14 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 4 lb 2 oz

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8 months ago

Spotted sunfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Bowdish Reservoir is a lake located in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

Location

41Β°55β€²18.3β€³N 71Β°46β€²26.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bowdish Reservoir, RI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Rhode Island can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bowdish Reservoir fishing

Bowdish Reservoir is a lake located in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°55β€²18.3β€³N 71Β°46β€²26.1β€³W
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