RHODE ISLAND
FISHING CHARTERS
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Rhode Island Coast
Rhode Island's coastline from Narragansett Bay to Block Island offers diverse fishing from sheltered bay waters to productive offshore grounds in the Atlantic.
Newport
18+ Charters • 4.8★
Newport is Rhode Island's premier fishing destination, with Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and offshore canyon access all available from the city's historic harbor. The area's productive waters hold striped bass, fluke, bluefish, and bluefin tuna, with world-class shark fishing offshore.
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Narragansett
12+ Charters • 4.7★
Narragansett is a classic New England fishing town at the entrance to Narragansett Bay, with the famous Point Judith lighthouse marking some of the most productive waters in Rhode Island. The town's charter fleet and party boats target striped bass, fluke, sea bass, and tautog in nearby waters.
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Block Island
10+ Charters • 4.8★
Block Island sits 13 miles off the Rhode Island coast in the open Atlantic, surrounded by legendary fishing waters known for trophy striped bass, bluefin tuna, and sharks. The island's remote location and strong currents create a world-class fishery that draws anglers from across the Northeast.
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Rhode Island offers year-round fishing, but each season brings different opportunities. Here's what to expect.
Spring
March - May
Warming waters bring baitfish migrations, Cobia runs, and excellent inshore action as fish move onto the flats.
Summer
June - August
Peak season with Red Snapper, offshore pelagics, and warm-water species firing on all cylinders.
Fall
September - November
Cooling waters trigger bull Redfish runs, flounder migration, and king mackerel blitzes along the coast.
Winter
December - February
Trophy Speckled Trout, Sheepshead around structure, and deep-water Tuna action for the adventurous angler.
Popular Species in Rhode Island
11+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the flats, bays, and mangroves close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and pelagic species.
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