City by the Sea Charters 

5.0/5 (33 reviews)
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 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840, United States

City by the Sea Charters 

Newport, RI, United States
38 ft
6
5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Enjoy beautiful nature, have fun chasing fish, and make memories together with City by the Sea Charters. Based out of Newport, Rhode Island, Captain Patrick Heaney runs inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips. He invites you to his recently restored and well-equipped boat to explore this beautiful area full of various prized species you can catch. Book today and have a wonderful day on the water with City by the Sea Charters!

Your adventure starts on a 38' Young Brothers downeast boat that can safely and comfortably take up to 6 guests. Thanks to its 385 HP Volvo engine, you'll reach the fishing grounds in no time. Apart from extensive navigation electronics, the boat features a livewell and ice-box. You can use all the onboard facilities, which include a private toilet and kitchen.

You and the crew will go after Bluefin Tuna, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Cod, and Striped Bass. You can chase them by bottom fishing, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. The fish you catch is yours to keep. If you'd prefer to release it, you're free to do so.

Captain Patrick takes care of rods, reels, tackle, licenses, and catch cleaning, as well as snacks and drinks. Bait isn't included in the trip, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are.

City by the Sea Charters is waiting for you, hop aboard and make memories in Rhode Island!

Enjoy beautiful nature, have fun chasing fish, and make memories together with City by the Sea Charters. Based out of Newport, Rhode Island, Captain Patrick Heaney runs inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips. He invites you to his recently restored and well-equipped boat to explore this beautiful area full of various prized species you can catch. Book today and have a wonderful day on the water with City by the Sea Charters!

Your adventure starts on a 38' Young Brothers downeast boat that can safely and comfortably take up to 6 guests. Thanks to its 385 HP Volvo engine, you'll reach the fishing grounds in no time. Apart from extensive navigation electronics, the boat features a livewell and ice-box. You can use all the onboard facilities, which include a private toilet and kitchen.

You and the crew will go after Bluefin Tuna, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Cod, and Striped Bass. You can chase them by bottom fishing, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. The fish you catch is yours to keep. If you'd prefer to release it, you're free to do so.

Captain Patrick takes care of rods, reels, tackle, licenses, and catch cleaning, as well as snacks and drinks. Bait isn't included in the trip, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are.

City by the Sea Charters is waiting for you, hop aboard and make memories in Rhode Island!

Patrick Heaney
Captain
Patrick Heaney
49 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended

All reviews (33)

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Donna Gilchrist
Donna Gilchrist
us
Danbury, CT, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
highly recommend!
Half Day Trip on August 3, 20253 adults

From booking through getting off the boat after a great day of fishing, Captain Pat and Joe were great And better in several ways than other fishing charters we had been on in the past. First Mate Joe was fabulous and even gave us an added benefit of history of landmarks while we were heading out to fish. The boat was extremely clean and the equipment was very well maintained and we had a perfect day on this charter! We will be back for another trip and they are a great choice to plan your trip with! Even excellent at communicating all the way until we got on the boat and got off the boat~ Five shiny stars to them 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Black Seabass
Justin Steele
Justin Steele
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful trip
Half Day Trip on July 31, 20262 adults3 children

Just landed. Brought the kids. They had an absolute blast. Crew was awesome. Perfect day. Already planning the next trip.

Lauren Mueller
Lauren Mueller
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Biggest fish i’ve ever caught
Half Day Trip on May 28, 20264 adults

Amazing experience!! Patrick and Joe were great! We highly recommend them. We caught so many striped bass and some sea bass, too many to count. They knew the great spots to be in. They took all of the pictures and videos of fish we caught. 12/10 experience!!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Black Seabass
Gene ODell
Gene ODell
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Patrick
Half Day Trip on July 25, 20263 adults

Charlene Nemecheck
Charlene Nemecheck
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great crew and great time
Half Day Trip on August 9, 20254 adults

Had such a good time with my fiancé visiting Newport! Caught some stripped bass, flounder, and Black Sea bass! Crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Black Seabass

FAQs about City by the Sea Charters

City by the Sea Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with City by the Sea Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean, bleached daily. Our head is down below in a private space. Sink, running water, hand sanitizer and paper goods available for your use.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with City by the Sea Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait and tackle are included in the price of your trip. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cutting and filleting is included, and we slush ice and bag your catch for the finest quality. )
  • Snacks (We typically have pretzels and chips available. You are welcome to bring anything you'd like to eat while aboard. )
  • Drinks (Water and soft drinks are on board. )
  • First mate (First mate Joe is a coast guard veteran, and widely considered to be the best mate in Rhode Island. Patient, personable and highly skilled, he adds energy and enjoyment to every trip. Mates are typically typed for the services they provide. )
  • Fishing license (Our customers are covered under the party/charter license the boat holds. )
City by the Sea Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We typically fish Newport waters. Offshore trips can range significantly farther. )
City by the Sea Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with City by the Sea Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cod
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Patrick Heaney
Patrick Heaney
Patrick Heaney

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2022

Join Captain Patrick Heaney for a lovely day on the waters of Rhode Island. He can take you inshore, nearshore, and offshore to chase various lovely species these waters are full of. Join him aboard and make memories fishing in Rhode Island!

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2022

Join Captain Patrick Heaney for a lovely day on the waters of Rhode Island. He can take you inshore, nearshore, and offshore to chase various lovely species these waters are full of. Join him aboard and make memories fishing in Rhode Island!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Young Brothers
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
1 x 385HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We typically fish Newport waters. Offshore trips can range significantly farther.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Clean, bleached daily. Our head is down below in a private space. Sink, running water, hand sanitizer and paper goods available for your use.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Kitchen
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait and tackle are included in the price of your trip.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cutting and filleting is included, and we slush ice and bag your catch for the finest quality.
Snacks
We typically have pretzels and chips available. You are welcome to bring anything you'd like to eat while aboard.
Drinks
Water and soft drinks are on board.
First mate
First mate Joe is a coast guard veteran, and widely considered to be the best mate in Rhode Island. Patient, personable and highly skilled, he adds energy and enjoyment to every trip. Mates are typically typed for the services they provide.
Fishing license
Our customers are covered under the party/charter license the boat holds.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Well behaved children are welcome, we've introduced countless families to fishing for the first time.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Checks

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