Rhode Island Tautog Fishing Charters

We offer a limited number of blackfishing trips from October 20 to December 1. Besides blackfish, we catch seabass, scup, and cod on these trips. Most trips take place in Narragansett Bay in protected waters. Note: we do not pick up from Montauk.

This exciting offshore trip will take you fishing for the Giant North Atlantic Bluefin Tuna . You'll go up to 50 miles offshore chasing these 1000 pound fish. Fishing historical grounds on the outer Cape, such as Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary or just East of Cape Cod National Seashore.

The availability of this trip depends on what's running and the time of year. You could be fishing for one species in the morning and switch to others as it gets later. But full day gives the best chance to catch fish, and check more areas. We offer trips for striped bass, bluefish, sea bass, Tautog, and Fluke.

Explore the local nearshore and offshore spots to target to Striped Bass, Black Seabass, and many more. You only need to pack some food and drinks for the day. The captain will clean your catch, as well as providing your fishing gear and fishing licenses. A gratuity tip of 20% for the first mate is not included in the price.

Blackfish, also known locally as tautog, are hard fighting and excellent tasting bottom feeding fish. These fish are resident fish that spend the winter offshore in deep water, returning inshore from spring to late fall. Newport Rhode Island has some of the best fishing on the east coast. Fall months gives anglers the best opportunity to catch legal and trophy blackfish Best Months- September through November.

Maverick Charters has been fishing the coastal and offshore waters of Rhode Island for over 30 years. They specialize in Shark Fishing and afternoon drifts across the reefs. You only have time for a few hours on the water? Not a problem. Whether it’

Excellent Value! Full day on the water for up to four people.

Fishing for Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Fluke, Bluefish, Tautog

During this trip we will be anchored over rock piles and wrecks to mainly target black fish, Other fish you may catch are Black Seabass and Scup. For this trip we can accommodate up to 8 passengers.

Take a trip to the legendary fishing grounds of Block Island. Trolling for Striped bass and Bluefish in the morning, and bottom fishing for Fluke, Seabass, Tautog and Scup in the afternoon. Fishing charters include all gear, ice, bait and filleting Customary Tip of 20% NOT included