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Watson Reservoir
Watson Reservoir is a reservoir in Newport County, Rhode Island. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Rhode Island's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
77°
62°
10 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
78°
66°
13 mph
6%
Sun
Overcast
76°
68°
9 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Watson Reservoir0.0 mi
- Richmond Hill0.6 mi
- Pachet Brook1.2 mi
- Almy Brook1.5 mi
- Nonquit Pond1.9 mi
- Simmons Pond1.6 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Borden Brook2.1 mi
- Cold Brook2.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official RI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Watson Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Watson Reservoir?+
Yes — Rhode Island requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Watson Reservoir?+
Watson Reservoir is a reservoir in Newport County, Rhode Island. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.