Priority Fishing Charters

Priority Fishing Charters invites you to experience world-class Striped Bass and offshore fishing from Southern New England’s Rhode Island. This is the closest port to the best fishing grounds the East Coast has to offer. Avoid the Montauk and Cape Cod traffic, check out Point Judith on Rhode Island.

You will fish with an experienced captain and crew who will provide you with a safe and productive day on the water. Captain Rick started fishing when he was just 10 years old, operating his 12’ wooden skiff around Narragansett Bay and targeting shellfish and winter Flounder.

His 36’ Harris Downeast boat, originally built in 1977, and restored in 2013 is powered by a 430 HP Cummins engine, accommodating up to 6 people. The boat is safe and sturdy on the chop and will take you to the best fishing spots with ease. It contains the necessary electronic and safety equipment such as life jackets, a fishfinder and a host of other features.

The crew will take you fishing for Striped Bass which is a prized catch due to its good game and food qualities. You can also catch Bluefish, Fluke, Black Seabass, Sharks, and if you venture further still you will have a chance to target Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, and Cod.

You will have all the fishing gear included in the form of rods, reels, tackle, bait, and even a first mate to help you with your catch. The mate will also clean and fillet your fish so make sure you tip them as they work for gratuities.

Explore the prolific waters off the coast of Rhode Island with Priority Fishing Charters, and have the time of your life!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $798
    This trip offers a chance to enjoy world class fishing off of Rhode Island. You will target Striped Bass, Blues, Black Seabass, Fluke and more.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $950
    This is the most popular trip offered with fishing off of Block Island and more for Fluke, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Sharks and more.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,545
    Experience Big Game fishing at its best catching Sharks, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. This is an all-day trip so bring protective clothing.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hr AM trip with Cap Rick and Dane
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Tak C.
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on November 7, 2021
My co-worker and I had a good time fishing with Capt Rick and crew this past Sunday. The trip started off slow but picked up...
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Carol W.
LAKE LINCOLND, NY
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8 hour with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 1, 2021
This was one of the best fishing charters we have ever been on. We reeled in an enormous amount of fish.  We had so much fun....
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Danette D.
Waterbury, Connecticut
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6 hr AM trip with Cap Rick and Dane

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 20, 2020
Wonderful day of fishing !! Got the biggest fish of my life ! 42” Striper And many fish meat which were absolutely delicious...
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Michael D. S.
Dudley, MA
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Very welcoming and very easy to talk to
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George P.
Franklin, MA
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Full day of fishing with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 17, 2018
Absolutely great day lots of action very professional Captain and mate can’t wait to go again
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FAQs about Priority Fishing Charters

Priority Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $798 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,545 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Priority Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Priority Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Mate is Usually Tipped)
  • First Mate

Priority Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Priority Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Priority Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Cod
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Rick Bellavance
Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States
6 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since February 2017
Captain Rick was born and raised in Rhode Island where he started fishing as a 10-year-old boy on his 12' wooden skiff. He fished around Narragansett Bay targeting winter Flounder and shellfish, and has since then become a USCG 100-ton Masters Licensed Captain. He presides the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association and in 2016 he was appointed to represent RI on the New England Fisheries Management Council. Rick is also a Battalion Chief on the Warwick Fire Department, and a PADI certified Dive Instructor.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Cod Cod

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2013
Boat manufacturer
Harris
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 493HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Mate is Usually Tipped
First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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