Moshassuck Park / Upper Reach Accesson Woonasquatucket River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Woonasquatucket River
- 01Stable summer flows under overcast skies and 70°F temperatures.
- 02Focus on baitfish, crayfish, and larger nymphs/terrestrials for warmwater species.
- 03Coastal reports indicate abundant bait, potentially influencing river predators.
- 04Striped Bass are spreading out, with some still present in the Providence River system.
- 05Consider targeting structure like old dams, rock jetties, and weed beds.
What to tie on at Moshassuck Park / Upper Reach Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Quill Gordon
Early spring mayfly hatch, explicitly targets Fallfish, a key species in the Woonasquatucket River.
Buy at AmazonClouser Crayfish
Crayfish are a primary food source for Largemouth Bass and also present in the river, making this an irresistible imitation for predatory fish.
Buy at AmazonHendrickson
Another key early spring mayfly hatch, providing surface opportunities for Fallfish.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from Largemouth Bass and opportunistic Fallfish in spring flows.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
Excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various active mayfly nymphs, including those Fallfish feed on.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected late April through May, providing a crucial dry fly opportunity for Fallfish.
Gurgler (Bass)
As water temperatures warm in spring, topwater action for Largemouth Bass increases, making this attractor effective in calmer sections.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
Excellent baitfish imitation, highly effective for predatory species like Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass in summer conditions.
Clouser Crayfish (river)
Crayfish are a known food source in the Woonasquatucket River, making this a crucial pattern for Fallfish, Largemouth Bass, and other bottom-feeding species.
Rhode Island season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.