Narragansett Bay Fishing Charters

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Top Narragansett Bay Destinations

Narragansett Bay: 7 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Warwick
trips from US $450
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Newport
trips from US $495
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Newport
trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Portsmouth
trips from US $700
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(27 reviews)
North Kingstown
trips from US $700
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Newport
trips from US $770
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(8 reviews)
Newport
trips from US $750

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Narragansett Bay

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Narragansett Bay are: Full list of top fishing charters in Narragansett Bay

The average price for a private 4 hour Narragansett Bay fishing trip is US $578, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $991 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Narragansett Bay that received great reviews from families are:

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Many fishing charters in Narragansett Bay provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Narragansett Bay are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Narragansett Bay are:
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $657
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $833
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $650
  • 7-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $995
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,186
  • 10-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,450
  • 12-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,482

Fishing in Narragansett Bay

Rhode Island boasts ample fishing opportunities and, if you’re looking to explore them all, fishing in Narragansett Bay might be the adventure you need. This gorgeous bay is 26 miles long and brimming with game fish that make for an excellent opponent in the tug-of-war. Not to mention that most of them are also delicious, so it’s a win-win situation.

What can you target in Narragansett Bay? The locals come here for superb Bass action year-round – Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Striped Bass are all on the menu. Stripers in particular like to move around a lot, and you’ll have the best luck finding big ones in late spring, and sometimes in the fall.

While Bass are the frontrunners of the bay, Bluefish, Flounder (Fluke), Tautog, Black Seabass, and Scup are all there for the taking. You may even run into Little Tunny, Cod, and Bonito – it all depends on what fishing technique you prefer. Cod, Black Seabass, and Tautog are popular catches when you’re bottom fishing.

Not to much surprise, where there’s fish, there are fishing charters to take you to them. Guides on the bay usually offer a variety of trips and there’s something for everyone’s taste. From half day excursions well-suited for families, to full day options that are reserved for more experienced anglers, you’ll easily find something that suits you.

Visit Warwick, South Kingstown, Providence, or Narragansett and you’ll have a good choice of charters.

Rules & Regulations

When you decide to go fishing in Narragansett Bay, one of the first things you should think about is a fishing license. Most of the time, even if you’re fishing with a guide, you’ll need to buy a saltwater license before the trip. Some charters might provide it for you, so check with your captain what the process is.

Narragansett Bay
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Based on 28565 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Narragansett Bay Fishing Seasons

January

The beginning of the year isn’t a good time to go fishing in the bay. It will probably be freezing on the water, and you won’t be allowed to target most of the species. Better to wait for warmer weather!

February

The waters are still not too friendly for fishermen, which is why locals don’t usually go fishing in Narragansett Bay in February. Maybe, if the day is unusually warm, there might be some Cod action.

March

It’s slowly getting warmer in Rhode Island, but the waters can still get quite choppy, and the wind chills are strong. Flounder season is officially open, and you can find good numbers of Cod out there.

April

Tautog season opens this month, the weather is improving every day, and that means a lot of fishing fights in your near future. Bottom fishing is very productive in April, and the Bass bite is also good.

May

May marks the beginning of the high fishing season on Narragansett Bay. You’re welcome to hit the water and target just about anything you fancy, including Stripers, Tautog, Bluefish, Cod, and more.

June

With summer right around the corner, you better believe that fishing is excellent on the bay. Catch Bass around rocks and ledges, or go after aggressive Bluefish, Black Seabass, and Fluke. The Tautog season is closed until August.

July

The middle of the summer is probably the best time to fish Narragansett Bay! Bluefishing is at its peak, as well as Bass fishing. Everything else, from Bonito, Cod, and Fluke to Black Seabass is out there for the taking.

August

It’s hot and muggy in the bay, but there’s nothing like some first-class fishing action to freshen you up. Bluefish, Bonito, Little Tunny, and Stripers are biting left and right, with other bottom dwellers following close behind.

September

The summer is slowly ending, the air is crisp, and fishing is fantastic. Bass can sometimes be elusive, but the hunt is worth the effort because there are some giants out there. Bluefishing is top-notch in September as well.

October

The cold front from the Atlantic is cooling down the temperatures and the water, so there’s a shift on the fishing front. Tautog, Cod, and Black Seabass take center stage, with plenty of Bluefish and Stripers still out there.

November

Most of the migratory fish aren’t very fond of cold waters, so they’ll be leaving the bay or simply becoming more apathetic. Thankfully, Black Bass and Tautog are still very hungry, and they’ll show you good times on the waves.

December

With the holiday season fast approaching, you’ll find fewer fish in the bay. It’s getting very cold outside, so going fishing in Narragansett Bay this time of year might not be the best decision. If you just have to scratch that itch, dress warmly and target Tautog and Cod.

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What anglers said about fishing in Narragansett Bay

Day started kind of cloudy but the water was calm and day ended up beautiful. Perfect day for fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Day started kind of cloudy but the water was calm and day ended up beautiful. Perfect day for fishing.
Bragaboutit Charters
Bragaboutit Charters
Be patient and get with a good captain and charter. You will have fun and they will put you on the fish. Make it a trip with the kids. They have a blast and it is great seeing them have a blast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient and get with a good captain and charter. You will have fun and they will put you on the fish. Make it a trip with the kids. They have a blast and it is great seeing them have a blast.
Bragaboutit Charters
Bragaboutit Charters Dover, NJ
Was a good experience & they worked with us to try to catch what we wanted to.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Was a good experience & they worked with us to try to catch what we wanted to.
Narragansett Bay Sportfishing
Narragansett Bay Sportfishing West Springfield, Massachusetts

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Narragansett Bay?

Narragansett Bay Sportfishing
Narragansett Bay Sportfishing
Fishing charter in North Kingstown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Took my teen and adult daughters salt water fishing for the first time. Captain Spencer and the first mate made it a memorable experience. We caught fish, and had an incredible tour of the area. The crews knowledge of the waters canโ€™t be beat. And they were hard working, clearly enjoying the day themselves, and were great conversationalists.
J  T.
J T.
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Had a fantastic time met some new friends. Captain Tom was very knowledgeable and ready to go the extra mile to insure everyone had a great time and caught lots of fish. Highly recommend this charter boat to anyone
William  K.
William K.
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Captain Tom was absolutely amazing! The day was awesome, he made it fun and entertaining, and so many fish were caught! We will definitely be back every summer!
Jennifer  D.
Jennifer D. Boston, Massachusetts
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Capt Tom Malone was the best. Knowledgeable and friendly, we had a great time. My wife's b day present and it went great! Thank you Capt. THOM MALONE
Thomas  S.
Thomas S. Warwick, Rhode Island
Reel Addiction Charters
Reel Addiction Charters
Fishing charter in Portsmouth
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(21 reviews)
Great captain and crew. Accommodated us by changing start time bc of weather. Captain chip even gave my son some gear that he has wanted and couldnโ€™t find. Would definitely Recommend
Joseph  S.
Joseph S. Fairfield, CT
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Great experience! Captain Tom was a great host, weather wasnโ€™t ideal but still had a good time.
Layla  R.
Layla R. Adams, MA
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
From the moment we stepped on board everything was exceptional! The boat was super clean inside and out! Safety briefing was on point! Great conversationโ€ฆ and yes.. we caught fish! Highly recommend captain cook!
Colin  F.
Colin F. Milford, NJ
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Had a great time with captain cook out on Narragansett bay. I got my wife to join me for her first trip out to do some bottom fishing and captain cook was amazing in helping her learn. She ended landing more scup than me and had a great time doing it. Thanks for a great time and weโ€™ll be back in the future whenever we need to load up the freezer!
Alex  J.
Alex J. Barrington, RI
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Captain Cook was very good to us and a pleasure to meet We will go out with him again in the future.
James  R.
James R. Warwick, RI
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
My two boys and I (and gramma) had a great time with Captain Cook! We caught at least 50 fish (11 doubles!) - mostly scup, but also several Black Sea bass, and even a puffer fish! We brought home 14 for dinner. What a great day on the water! Highly recommend
Tara  M.
Tara M.
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Captain Tom was first class from start to finish! His communication was excellent and was incredibly accommodating with bad weather that moved through just before we were to launch. His boat was impeccably clean and high tech! Captain Tom was professional, fantastic at finding fish, patient with the three of us, and we left with smiles, 4 different species of fish for dinner, and a fantastic day! We cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Captain Tom!!!
Sandy  D.
Sandy D. Framingham, MA
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
We had a great trip with Captain Cook, he knew where to find the fish, we caught over 40 and he was patient and helped my 5 and 7 year old Great Grand Daughters each catch 6 or more fish i will definitely book again
Harve  L.
Harve L. Westerly, Rhode Island
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Great experience. I bought this charter as a birthday present for my 14 year old son. He and his friends had a great time. Captain Donald, did a good job keeping them engaged and giving them tips. He made sure they caught plenty of fish.
Oskar  K.
Oskar K. Burrillville, RI
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
My little brother and I went on a charter with Captain Tom. Heโ€™s extremely kind and accommodating and we caught over 20 fish including a 35 pound striped bass. We had an awesome time and would definitely recommend.
Stokes  H.
Stokes H.
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Weโ€™ve been fishing in many areas across the country and this was by far, the best boat captain weโ€™ve had! Captain Donald was patient, knowledgeable, flexible and very successful in ensuring we had a great time. The five of us caught close to 40 fish. Highly recommend.
Noah  F.
Noah F. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reel Addiction Charters
Reel Addiction Charters
Fishing charter in Portsmouth
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
My son and I had a great experience with Chip and Jay. They really know all the ins and outs of the area, the fish, and what to do in different weather conditions.
John  W.
John W. Monroe, CT
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Had a great half day trip! Captain is very personable and makes for an affordable day! Also helpful for those who arent experienced fisherman. Would recommend!
Robert  T.
Robert T. Westerly, Rhode Island
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Get The Net Charters & Outdoor Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Husband and I first time fishing, had an amazing time. Captain Tom is a wonderful captain very helpful and fun to be around. We caught around 12 fish or more, lost count, PLUS husband caught a SHARK!!! We had an amazing half day. Thank you Captain Tom for the beautiful memories!!
Nadia  S.
Nadia S. Stanfordville, NY
Bragaboutit Charters
Bragaboutit Charters
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Had a great time. Chad guided us through everything and was very patient with beginners. Would highly recommend this boat and captain.
DONALD  R.
DONALD R. Wheeling, IL
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters
Fishing charter in Warwick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
We had an awesome day with Captain Cook! He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He helped us when we needed it but also let us do our thing on our own. The boat was comfortable (even with 6 of us) and very clean. We caught around 20 fish, mostly scup but also a flounder and remora. 10/10 experience!
Rebecca  W.
Rebecca W. Westfield, Massachusetts

Top Targeted Species in Narragansett Bay