Rhode Island Fishing Charters

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Top Rhode Island Destinations

Rhode Island: 19 fishing charters available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Narragansett
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trips from US $575
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Warwick
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trips from US $450
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Newport
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trips from US $495
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(145 reviews)
Narragansett
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trips from US $675
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
South Kingstown
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trips from US $700
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Newport
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trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Narragansett
trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(36 reviews)
Westerly
trips from US $775
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Portsmouth
trips from US $700
South Kingstown
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trips from US $2,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Rhode Island

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

The average price for a private 4 hour Rhode Island fishing trip is US $621, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $897 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Rhode Island that received great reviews from families are:

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Many fishing charters in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Rhode Island are:
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $592
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $825
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $817
  • 7-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $995
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,198
  • 10-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,783
  • 12-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,598

Fishing in Rhode Island

If you’re looking for where to go on your next fishing vacation, then look no further. A Rhode Island fishing trip will be fun for the whole family, with saltwater and freshwater options that are suited to all skill levels.

Sandwiched between Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the North Atlantic Ocean, the “Ocean State” offers top fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Bonito, Little Tunny, Northern Pike, Tautog, American Shad, Black Seabass, King Mackerel, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and many more.

Rhode Island Fishing Spots

Whether you’re looking for offshore charters or heading inland to the lakes, rivers, streams or ponds, there’s plenty of fishing to be had in the smallest US state.

Top spots to head to include Charlestown Breachway, Quicksand Point, the Harbor of Refuge, Misquamicut Beach, and Weekapaug Breachway. Deep and oxygenated stocked lakes include Wallum Lake and Beach Pond. Good ponds to fish include Johnson’s Pond, Echo Lake, Upper Slatersville Reservoir, and Smith and Sayles. These are great for Largemouth Bass.

Narragansett Bay

Narragansett Bay is where you’ll find the majority of the islands and plenty of fishing opportunities. This huge bay is over 26 miles long and is 12 miles at its widest point. When people talk about Bass fishing in Rhode Island, this is where they go. Head out from Providence in the north of the bay or Narragansett in the southern part, as well as plenty of harbors in between. In the bay, Halfway Rock is a great spot for Squeteague (Weakfish) from April to October.

Point Judith

Past Narragansett, at the southern tip, is Point Judith. An active fishing village, Point Judith is great for fishing as well as whale watching. The best time to head here is during the summer, where you can catch plenty of Mackerel, Monkfish, Black Seabass, Lobster, Butterfish, Herring, and more. Charters heading out of Point Judith can take you the short distance over to Block Island.

Block Island

Located offshore between Point Judith and the tip of Montauk, New York, Block Island is a great fishery to head to. This is where you’ll reach your daily limits of Fluke, Cod, and Pollock – the Cox Ledge is good for Cod and Pollock when they are migrating south for the winter.

There are many spots to fish when out here – for large pelagics, head to the south side of the island where you’ll be able to target Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, and even White Marlin. Fishing inside Great Salt Pond is very productive, and there are plenty of buoys around the island that attract predators. Other top spots include Clay Head and Old Harbor Point.

Wood River

For freshwater fishing, you’ll want to head inland to the rivers, lakes, and ponds. Wood River is located between Hopkinton and Richmond and is a top fishery for Brown, Rainbow, and Brook Trout. You’ll even find wild Brook Trout in the tributaries – these “natives” are mostly in Flat River and Falls River. This is a great river to fly fish on. The busiest time on Wood River is between May and September, although the River is open from April to February.

Mossup River

Covering 16 miles, Mossup River is a beautiful river to fish on. Anglers can fly fish on the lower part of the river. You’ll be targeting Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout here, but they will need to be released once caught. There are also wild Brook Trout here.

Fishing Tips

  • When fly fishing the rivers, lakes, and ponds, a 6–8 wt intermediate fly line will work well. Pair with a red-and-white bucktail streamer for great results.

  • When fishing for Bluefish, use fresh chunk bait – the smell will attract them. Hook sizes between 3–5 millimeters are best for Bluefish.

  • When targeting Striped Bass, use weighted plastic baits with a 10–15 lb test line on a 9’ medium-action rod.

Need to Know

A lot of focus in Rhode Island is on the excellent saltwater fishing available. While here, try for the Grand Slam – you’ll need to hook a Striped Bass, Bluefish, Bonito, and Little Tunny all in one day.

Regulations

You’ll need to buy a freshwater or saltwater fishing license. If you’ll be fishing both waters, there is a combo license available. Visitors to Rhode Island will need a separate Shellfish license.

There are daily bag limits for most species. Before heading out, check how many of each species you can legally take, and when the season is open.

Budget

The price of your fishing charter will depend entirely on where you’re fishing. Offshore, targeting Tuna and Sharks for 12 hours will cost around $1,500 for six people. A nearshore trip going after the Grand Slam can be between $700–$850 for six people. An Inshore trip is likely to be for two people, and around $275 total.

It’s time to book a Rhode Island fishing charter! Whether you’re fly fishing the peaceful streams or heading offshore for rod-bending and reel-screaming action, there’s something for every angler in the Ocean State.

 

Rhode Island
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Based on 28386 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Rhode Island Fishing Seasons

January

Despite the cold, you’ll be able to target Codfish this month. Fishing generally slows down during the winter in Rhode Island.

February

February continues to be a good month for catching Codfish.

March

Temperatures range between 31°F and 64°F. Enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

April

Trout and Tautog season opens. Striped Bass begin their migration to Rhode Island – they’ll be too small to keep, but are good fun to catch.

 
May

Fly fishing is great with the bloodworm hatch the Striped Bass feed off. These Bass are big enough to keep.

 
June

Bass and Bluefish head to Narragansett Bay. Watch the annual WaterFire installation from June to September, and see bonfires on the rivers!

 
July

There are lots of fishing opportunities now. Target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Scup, Flounder, Fluke, False Albacore, and Tuna.

 
August

August is the best month for fishing. Bluefish, Striped Bass, False Albacore, and Tuna are around and biting in the bay.

 
September

Head to Narragansett Bay for Bluefish, Bass, and Scup. Tautog can be caught from now until November.

October

This is a great month for targeting Tautog. Join in the Halloween celebrations on land.

November

November is a good time to go Tautog fishing, as long as the weather cooperates! Celebrate Thanksgiving on land.

 
December

You’ll need to head to the deeper warmer waters to catch anything this month – it’s a slow fishing month. Celebrate Christmas in Providence in style!

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What anglers said about fishing in Rhode Island

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
Come prepared for different types of weather. It might be a little cooler in the morning than you would expect.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come prepared for different types of weather. It might be a little cooler in the morning than you would expect.
Northeast Anglers
Northeast Anglers Midlothian, VA
Keep expectations reasonable - our first attempt at a trip here was cancelled due to windy/unsafe conditions. We persevered and succeeded on our second attempt with a dream fishing day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep expectations reasonable - our first attempt at a trip here was cancelled due to windy/unsafe conditions. We persevered and succeeded on our second attempt with a dream fishing day!
Persuader Charters
Persuader Charters Simsbury, CT
The fishing was excellent. We caught sea bass, stripers, summer flounder, and a blue. It was a lot of fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fishing was excellent. We caught sea bass, stripers, summer flounder, and a blue. It was a lot of fun.
Bonita II Sportfishing Charters
Bonita II Sportfishing Charters Walpole, MA
If you are sea sensitive take something the night before, it can get rough in the sound
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are sea sensitive take something the night before, it can get rough in the sound
JL Charters
JL Charters Holmdel, NJ
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
We caught a lot of Black Sea Bass and a Flounder. The tide was crazy but we went home with some great fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught a lot of Black Sea Bass and a Flounder. The tide was crazy but we went home with some great fish.
Reel To Reel Sportfishing Llc
Reel To Reel Sportfishing Llc Fort Plain, NY
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 Rhode Island?

JL Charters
JL Charters
Fishing charter in Narragansett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
1st charter as well as fishing Taugs for most us that went. Was late in the season, but Captain John was on it. He got us on the Taugs n Seabass. The 1st mate was outstanding with helping out, and setting us up. But more than anything else both taught us alot about Taug fishing. Highly recommend si
Dale  N.
Dale N.
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.
JL Charters
JL Charters
Fishing charter in Narragansett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
John and Chris were awesome. Put on us fish constantly and made sure the mixed experience anglers all had a great time. Canโ€™t wait to book another trip on the Jennifer Lee.
Nate  D.
Nate D.
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
JL Charters
JL Charters
Fishing charter in Narragansett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Fun family trip and the crew were very personable and helpful. Highly recommend these guys!
Robert  V.
Robert V.
Days Work Charters
Days Work Charters
Fishing charter in South Kingstown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Went jigging for sea bass and scup with captain Sven and Sam, didnโ€™t stop catching fishing! Captain and First mate did an excellent job! Very knowledgeable and accommodating, will be booking again!
Nick  F.
Nick F.
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
Days Work Charters
Days Work Charters
Fishing charter in South Kingstown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Captain Sven is excellent-Boat is beautiful.Rods and reels were top notch. Great day on the ocean.
Ethan  G.
Ethan G.
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
Days Work Charters
Days Work Charters
Fishing charter in South Kingstown
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Awesome time on boat. Very excellent captain and first mate. Will book this trip again.
Salvatore  I.
Salvatore I. Stamford, CT
JL Charters
JL Charters
Fishing charter in Narragansett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Had a great time. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Caught a bunch of fish and enjoyed a great dinner that night with fresh bass and fluke.
Mark  A.
Mark A. Roswell, GA
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

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