Wilson Reservoir

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Wilson Reservoir

Town(s): Burrillville RI
County: Providence

Size: 109 acres
Average Depth: feet
Maximum Depth: feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions, See Comments
Boating Comments: There is a 10hp limit on motors (for state boat ramp only), but waterfront owners have no HP restrictions.
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, Some Restrictions



Wilson Reservoir is a large, 109 acre reservoir with a RI DEM Fishing Access Site on the northeast side. There is a 10hp limit on motors (for state boat ramp only), but waterfront owners have no HP restrictions. The shoreline of the reservoir is a mix of developed and undeveloped land, but almost all of the shoreline is privately owned. Nearest Town Center: Pascoag.

Water Quality: No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth: Minimal
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bridle Shiner

Boat Access: Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments: A cement plank boat ramp provides access to the pond. This is a site for launching boats from trailers. Boat ramps can normally be used to launch canoes and kayaks but please do your best to keep the boat ramp clear for boat trailers.
Parking Spaces: 11-20

Directions: From Route 100, a mile northwest of Pascoag, take East Wallum Lake Road north (this is a right turn if you are coming from Pascoag and a hard left turn if coming from the north). Go 0.6 miles and look for a dirt parking area on your left next to the lake.
Shoreline Development: 25-50%