New England Fishing Forecast: Local Fishing Options
In this week’s report we have updates on trout stocking in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut; a proposed bill to eliminate the closed trout season altogether in Connecticut; word on cod in Rhode Island and more. Check it out!
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New England Fishing Forecast: Local Fishing Options In this week’s report we have updates on trout stocking in Massachusetts, Rhode...
Even for non-trouters, word that the trout stocking trucks have been seen warming up is a signal of good things...
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Rhode Island Fishing Reports
JOHN HANECAK-Rhode Island Highlights
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
As we enter March, freshwater anglers need to keep two big items in mind. First of, your 2021 fishing license must now be purchased as last years expired on the final day of February. And secondly, trout-stocked waters are now closed until opening day on April 10. That said, non-trout-stocked waters remain open with anglers reporting bass, pickerel and plenty of panfish so far this season. In the salt, expect the tidal ponds to start coming alive later this month with southwest-facing beach spots along South County showing the first fresh striped bass by the time the next monthly issue hits newsstands.
Watch Hill Fishing Reports
November 23, 2020 - 09:59:50
Capt. Tom Logan of Fish On Charters had a half-day charter on Saturday so they stayed local and fished the reefs for around 10 keeper tautog to 6 pounds. On Sundays full-day trip they took the run o...
Capt. Tom Logan of Fish On Charters had a half-day charter on Saturday so they stayed local and fished the reefs for around 10 keeper tautog to 6 pounds. On Sundays full-day trip they took the run out to Block Island for a limit of black sea bass and then came back into the Watch Hill areas to fish for tautog. With some time left in the day they had 7 or 8 keepers in the box when I called and were into a steady bite. Capt. Tom will be fishing for cod, black sea bass and tautog into December and still has some open dates in the calendar so call him today!
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Westerly Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
Mike Wade at Watch Hill Outfitters said that he plans to start opening the shop for the 2021 season sometime around the end of March. The cold weather and frequent storms have kept the cod boats tied ...
Mike Wade at Watch Hill Outfitters said that he plans to start opening the shop for the 2021 season sometime around the end of March. The cold weather and frequent storms have kept the cod boats tied to the dock most days. About the only reports that Mike has been hearing have been from ice fishermen who are taking advantage of the cold temperatures and catching a mix of freshwater species through the ice.
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October 26, 2020 - 09:59:06
Rick at Weekapaug Bait and Tackle reported another solid week of tautog fishing with good catches reported by both boaters and shore fishermen. Quite a few keepers have been caught right from the brea...
Rick at Weekapaug Bait and Tackle reported another solid week of tautog fishing with good catches reported by both boaters and shore fishermen. Quite a few keepers have been caught right from the breachway in the last week. Striped bass are still moving through the area but the bite has become a little less consistent in the last few days. Only a few bluefish reported this past week and no sign of false albacore. Sunday was the last day that the shop will be open for this season but Quonny will be open to serve your late season fishing needs for a few more weeks.
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Charlestown Fishing Reports
November 23, 2020 - 09:59:50
Mike at Quonnie Bait and Tackle said that customers are still finding bass feeding on schools of baitfish along the beaches. Most of the fish have been schoolie sized but a few fish over the 28-inch m...
Mike at Quonnie Bait and Tackle said that customers are still finding bass feeding on schools of baitfish along the beaches. Most of the fish have been schoolie sized but a few fish over the 28-inch mark have been reported. Small swimming plugs, bucktails and bait (bunker or mackerel chunks) have all been producing some bass. Tautog fishing is also still good with fish being caught off of the local reefs and rock piles in 25 to 40 feet of water. A few fish were reported from shore this week but the surf bite is slowing down as water temperatures are entering the low 50s and the tautog start to move to deeper water.
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Snug Harbor Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
Elisa at Snug Harbor Marina reported that cod fishing has been pretty slow and the weather hasnt been cooperative keeping most of the boats tide to the dock. They are not keeping set hours at the sh...
Elisa at Snug Harbor Marina reported that cod fishing has been pretty slow and the weather hasnt been cooperative keeping most of the boats tide to the dock. They are not keeping set hours at the shop this time of year but are often open for a few hours on the weekends. If you are looking for items for the upcoming season call ahead for hours or to set an appointment. They are in the process of collecting tackle for the annual used tackle sale which will be held the weekend of May 1st.
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January 25, 2021 - 09:50:26
Capt. Tony Guarino of Booked off Charters didnt have much to report as he only fished once in the last couple of weeks. That said, it was quite productive with a mess of nice-sized choggies and 8 ke...
Capt. Tony Guarino of Booked off Charters didnt have much to report as he only fished once in the last couple of weeks. That said, it was quite productive with a mess of nice-sized choggies and 8 keeper cod, but since then conditions have forced the cancelation of several trips. Reports from the boats that have been out have been mixed with a few good trips reported along with several slow ones.
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Narragansett Fishing Reports
November 16, 2020 - 09:17:04
Capt. Denny Dillon of the Persuader II fished both Saturday and Sunday with good results. On Saturday, they focused on tautog and caught well over 100 fish but only had around 15 keepers in the mix. N...
Capt. Denny Dillon of the Persuader II fished both Saturday and Sunday with good results. On Saturday, they focused on tautog and caught well over 100 fish but only had around 15 keepers in the mix. Not wanting to grind it out again on Sundays trip Capt. Denny ran out to the cod and sea bass grounds for an easy limit of nice-sized sea bass along with 10 or so keeper cod. On the way back in they decided to anchor up for an hour or two of tautog fishing and had 20 keepers with many fish in the 7- to 10-pound range.
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Point Judith Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
Capt. Russ Benn of the Seven Bs said that due to poor weather conditions and a related lack of interest in fishing they are taking a break from sailing until the mid-April timeframe. At that point t...
Capt. Russ Benn of the Seven Bs said that due to poor weather conditions and a related lack of interest in fishing they are taking a break from sailing until the mid-April timeframe. At that point they will start back up with cod trips from 6 am 4 pm. If you have any general questions or would like to make reservations for later in the season feel free to call the office.
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February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
The Frances Fleet has been tied to the dock for nearly a month due to poor weather conditions. When the cold finally breaks, which should happen something this month, they plan on getting back out to ...
The Frances Fleet has been tied to the dock for nearly a month due to poor weather conditions. When the cold finally breaks, which should happen something this month, they plan on getting back out to the cod grounds. Please call the office for updates.
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Portsmouth Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:22
Over at Crafty One Customs, Ralph didnt have much to report on the fishing front but did want to say that the shop is back open again after a big remodel project. Also, he said that now is the time ...
Over at Crafty One Customs, Ralph didnt have much to report on the fishing front but did want to say that the shop is back open again after a big remodel project. Also, he said that now is the time to get your rods in for repairs, dont wait for the season to start!
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