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Rhode Island Fishing Reports / Target Species / Hatch ChartsWelcome to River & Riptide Anglers weekly fishing reports page (Fishing Bites). Here we'll post a weekly fishing report for our local waters. On occasion we'll report on areas outside of |
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Wednesday September 1st Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Ed Sully and I headed out early am just to get one in before the storm. Heading out of Napatree we found flat calm seas, it was nice... We hit te Watch Hill Reef and found huge Blue Fish on the surface. 1st cast and hooked up with a bite off. Added RIO wire and bang, at least a 10lb racer blue fish. As the tide stopped so did the fish and things became very quiet. Water temps were 70 degrees from WH west to the Race. Sporadic fish popped but nothing to right home about. I am convinced we needed the tide to turn. There was massive amounts of bait pooled up everywhere. The down side is, I had to open the store. We headed off by 10am as I would believe we are most likley missing some good fising before the storm. See you out there on Monday. Batten down the hatches.

Monday August 30th Rhode Island Fishing Report: Last night was a well needed break away from throwing heavy 10wts. The Monday night gang hit Middle Bridge over the Narrow River. The Horseshoe was pretty lively with peanut bunker, silversides, needlefish and small blue fish, thus making the shad fishing lots of fun. With 10 of us on the shoe we all fished together and had a great night. I enjoyed fishing my new Sage Xi3 8wt. The rod is super light and throws and intermediate line like butter. Cudos to the gang over a Sage for making the Xi3 one of the best saltwater fly rods oout there.
Sunday Rhode Island Fishing Report August 29th: With anglers Clive Bennett & Gary Koss aboard we hit the reef along Watch Hill. Water temps have not cooled from the recent weather. Bass were around with a few blitzes on the WH reef. Fishing was tough through the South West End of Fishers. Bait was present and it appeared we may have seen some sporadic funny fish. Bright sun and a bright moon the night before may have slowed the bite. Plenty of bait in the area. Stay tuned for better reports over the next several days and weeks to come.
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August 22nd Rhode Island Fishing Report;
Well I had the privelage in guiding Sheila & Bill Hasan this morning. Or at least I thought. We arrived at Barn Island Boat Ramp in Stonnington expecting 5 knot winds and seas 1ft or less, partly sunny and rain in the afternoon. Yeah Right... We hit the usual spots and motored around Fishers, by the Race and back to reef. Seas were at least 3ft and the wind could have hit 20k. Lets not forget the eye stinging rain which poured down upon us. A few birds on the reef with nothing to brag about. There were several anglers on the water and all of us shrugging our shoulders. Who predicted this...We scratched the trip at 8:30.
GO FISHING; August 21st
Over the past several weeks I have been hearing the same thing from everyone "when are we going to get some rain, the
August 11th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Fall Run Come Early, OR WAS IT SPRING... Clients Steve Martini and his friend Rob chartered my boat this am. As we motored out of
August 10th Fishing Report:
I received a generous invite from my friend Gary Koss to fish with Captain Tim Brady of
Somewhat Offshore Rhode Island fishing Report Sunday August 8th
Joe and Chris joined me for some sharkin offshore. We loaded my CC with Mehaden chum and headed south out of Point Judith. We set up roughly 3 miles east of the north rip. We found a small shelf which dropped from 90 to 140ft. Water temps were 71 degrees. We set up the slick. Swells were at least 4ft but it wasn't bad. The fly stayed on the boat however we dead drifted some squid on 8/0 Gami circle hook with 40lb RIO wire. After losing two baits to Blue fish we set up on one and kept him in for bait. One more bite off on squid we sliced up the blue fish for bait. An 8" fillet went into the slick. It wasnt 5 minutes and the stand-up gear went singing. Joe grabbed the rod and the fish sound below the boat. After a 5 minute tustle the fish broke off. 50lb braid for shark is not the right choice. As we reloaded one of the blue sharks came to the surface and decided to play with the boat. The fish was roughly 6ft plus and proceeded to chew on my lower unit. I placed a bright Marlin fly tied to my Sage Xi3 Fly Rod #14 in the sharks nose with my 14wt and it didn't even phase him/her. We then dropped another bait in the slick and bang, now Chris is fighting the fish. Another break off... By 10:00am the south wind started to pick up and we decided we had enough fun for the day. We'll be much better prepared on the next venture out in hopes of getting out a little further and bring in some Mako's.
Weekly Rhode Island Fishing Report Friday August 6th:
I'm beat... After a week of guiding and opening the store 1/2 hour late every day I am looking forward to some sleep. No rest for the weary. We hit the reefs from Watch Hill to Lords passage. Stripers are in heavy on incoming and outgoing tides. It seems there is a mix of peanut bunker and butter fish (still yet to identify). Watch the outgoing on the reefs as they can get pretty gnarly. The reefs have mostly stripers and its one of the best bites I have seen for this time of year in the past few years. Around 8:00am we headed west toward the race. Just off Fishers Isle airport we found bitzing blue fish which created some fun. Once the tide began to turn we headed back to the passage and tangled with some nice stripers. Once again, on outgoing tides this area is not for the faint of heart, use caution. Clients were fishing Redington CPX Fly Rods & Sage Xi3 Fly Rods with intermediate and fast sinking fly lines.
Thusday August 5th Rhode Island Fishing Report: Braved the fog and thunder storms and fished the reefs out of Napatree. The fog was so dense you could barely see 30 yard off the bow. Once the weather got worse and the storm warning increased we headed in. Once we got 100 yards from the ramp mother nature unleashed her fury. We tied the boat up with others left them there and headed for the refuge of our vehicles. WOW was she PO'D. The storm headed east at 30 miles per hour. We headed back out the bass were still playing on the reef. It's a great late summer bite. Can't wait until the Albies are mixed. Nice chance for a new england slam.
Monday August 2nd Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Fall run comes early... Or is it here to stay. Unlike last year we fished Watch Hill & Fishers in search of bass and blues. They were there last year just not in the numbers I am seeing this year. Yesterday we found big blues with stripers mixed in along the race as well as inside. The usual coves didnt produce due to non-favorable tides. Lords Passage to the Watch Hill Reef had huge schools of stripers and blues on the surface all morning. DJ had a blast chasing fish. Stripers were aggresive enough to be caught while using wire. Yellow Deceivers did the trick. As the days go by we'll soon find the palegics in the mix. Its looking to be a great summer and start to the fall.
Thursday July 29th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
It was nice to have Kerry back to get his hands on a striper with a fly. Kerry is used to the big boats of So Cal and big fish I might add. Last year was a little tough for us however this year we decided not to waste time and brave the threats of storms this AM. We launched out of Barn Island and hit my usuall spots. Nothing on the Watch Hill Reef, headed to Fishers, South Beach was lifeless. Isabella Beach had a strong tide heading east and the wind heading west. This created anice rip and the bass were there. After landing a nice fish and losing what was believed to be a big bluefish rain and clouds moved in. We decided to head east back to the rips. This paid off. We found birds from Lords Passage to Catumb Rock and more stripers on the bait. Olive and white clouser and black deciever did the trick. The only problem is there not enough time in the day. I hope to have Kerry bakc out next week before heading west.


Last night our TU chapter had Brad Gage from Sage/Redington/ RIO. Brad showcased some of the new toys coming in from Redington. Speaking on behalf of the group, the night was great. We casted some great rods and I feel the most popular were the Redington CT rods launched in 2010. In my opinion this rod has the classic action similar to the LL models. Redington is truly coming to the plate with great new products.
Wednesday July 28th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Took a quick trip out of Point Judith today. We headed to Stinky Beach and found acres of bait in front of the fish trap. Dead slack low tide and no fish on them. We decided to head to the center wall where it seemed of few Bonito popped up and vanished. From there we hit the west wall with birds working the edge. We found a commercial boat dumping its by catch well outside of Matunuck Beach with blue fish gorging. Joe Grenon did manage a nice blue and one cut off with the fly. We cut the trip short to a minor marine malfunction. Warranty completed within one hour of my return thanks to my friends at C&L Marine. Back at it tomorrow, Fishers Island sound
Monday July 26th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
We hit Hull Cove Jamestown last night, although it was a perfect evening, this fishing wasn't at all perfect. We fished both with fly and plugs. A few snapper blues popped up and one hit my pencil popper. I think my plug was bigger than the fish. While on the water I recieved reports of bonito along Narragansett & Scarborough beach. This is great news for fly anglers. Photos of bones landed should be on their way for confirmation. The intel cams from a very reliable source. Tight lines anglers.
Sunday July 26th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Wen't out the bay with Bob Hines on the Skeeter Sunday. We motored from Greenwich Cove to Barrington Beach, around Prudence Island and back into Warwick Neck. We found water temps which ranged from 75 to 81 degrees. WOW. The bay temps continue to heat up. Its the weather is playing a roll in increasing temps however I wonder how much the lack of bait is causing changes as well. You'll see us out at WH & FI.
Weekly Rhode Island Fishing Report:
The Wood River although levels are low the Hex Hatch continues in select areas. look for muddy water where burrowing nymphs reside. Left the shop last night at 10:00 and the windows and light post were covered with duns. Late hatches will produce. The gang reported on the Farmington River tis past weekend with mid day hatches of Needhami Duns (small mahoganies) throughout the river. These flies are small and hatch in mass. #26 & 28 mayflies.
Saltwater: Reports of bonito contiune west of RI. Old Saybrook CT has seen some numbers of Bonito. They should be hitting the RI shoreline soon. Best bets are Narragansett Beach early am for stripers. For those which have access to boat or Kayak The outer reaches of Napatree continue to show life with blues and bass in the mix. Outer Fishers Island offers excellent opps for stripers early am.
July 16th Rhode Island Fishing Report;
Captain Bob Hines and I ventured out today early AM. We hit the Watch Hill Reef by 5:00am with not much activity at all. From there we headed to my favorite spots along Fishers Island. You don't have to go to Block Island to get big stripers. Water temps along Fishers Island are around 67 degrees. We found blues and bass sporadically on the surface. Bob Hines hooked a mix bag striper and blue fish. I hooked and faught the largest striper in my life only to see it on the surface near the boat and spit the hook at my prop. Bob and I both agreed it was in the 20lb class. Thats fishing... We'll be back. Tide was dead low then slight inward.


July 5th Rhode Island Fishing Report:
Launching out of Barn Island at 5:30am we hit our usual spot along Watch Hill Cove. Early AM produced no Stripers in this area. Water temps are kreeping up. Inside Little Narranganssett Bay Water temps are hitting 69 degrees. We did manage a bluefish on Watch Hill Reef. In search of stripers we headed outside Fishers Island and found bass on the surface in several areas. With the high sun early am fish were a little skiddish. Crystal clear water and big sun is not the perfect combination. If you venture out for summer time bass focus earl am or evenings. The outer reaches during chaging tides can always produce bass.
Wood River Fishing Report July 1st:
Guided clients Nelson and Chris last evening along the Wood River. We started above the Pines and hit some of my favorite water. We were on the river by 2:30 and had sporadic rising fish. Water temps did cool a bit to mid to low 60's. This will slow the Hex hatch down abit. Caddis and some Lt Cahils were around. As evening grew closer we headed down stream insearch of som muddy water. We managed a few fish on various patterns. Switched to Hex flies at 9:00pm and picked up a few more. Mix of browns and bows. We did see a few Hex flying around but nothing to right home about. Reports from other anglers who ventured further down stream did experience a heavier hatch. Its not over by any means. For those just getting out the Wood is anew river this year. There are deep holes, new sand bars and eroded banks. Use caution when venturing out.
DP
RI Fishing Report June 30th: A bunch of fished the Wood River this evening in hopes of some Hexagenia activity. No signs of Hex in the area below the deer check station I was fishing. Chris Grenon reported some Hex flies about 100 yards below me. I did land 4 Brook Trout on Caddis and 2 nice rainbows on Prince Nymphs. No Hex through 9:00 from my area.
On a saltwater fron there seem to be some buzz on the arrival of funny fish (false albacore & green bonito) In my experience these fish arrive when summer water temps are at their peak and the butter fish arrive first followed by the bay anchovy. This typically is a month + away for RI and nearby CT & NY waters. Lets not rush this as there is still great striper fishing to take advantage of before the palegics arrive. Water temps are around 62 degrees in the Watch Hill area. This is lower than it was last year based on my records. Bass should stick around and the arrival of the funny fish truly means summer is over. Don't rush it its comming. ><)))">
Weekend Fishing Report:
Friday June 25th I met clients at the Barn Island Boat ramp. We headed to Watch Hill Cove. As the sun rose stripers were all over the surface. Steve landed 2 bass on a pink Squid Fly. We decided to move to the Watch Hill Reef were birds were on the surface. With a little too much traffice we headed to one of my favorite spots along Fishers Island. Once there we had Stripers breaking. We set up a drift and it was perfect. In tight to the rocks I was marking some good bass in 20ft of water. Steve cast a gray / white clouser with the 9wt Redington CP and deep sinking line. The rod went tight. The Striper sounded hard and eventually came to the surface. "Nice Bass". As the fish came to the boat it sounded again and then spit the clouser. What we saw of the bass when on the surface was well into the 30 inch class.
The Worms have returned to Ninigret Pond, actually they never left this is just another emergence, If you can stand the fog youll find stripers on worms in various coves. Additional reports of bass along Napatree through to
Sunday May 30th Fishing Report:
Best David,
Ed Sullivan and his son Alex invited me out for a night of Kayak fishing in Ninigret Pond. It was a nice night away from guiding and I got to stretch a line for a bit. We launched the Yaks on the Green Hill side on Ninigret around 6:30. The area was loaded with worms and stripers were everywhere. It seems the worms are emerging further out on the pond where water is at the temperature to entice the spawn. None the less it was a wonderful evening. Ed Landed 2 nice stripers, Alex hooked 5 the first I wish was landed, it moved water the size of a Volks Wagon, I landed two nice bass and lost one. The key here is to be mobile and move about the pond. For the wade fisherman it may be difficult however explore your options and you’ll be pleasantly suppressed.
On another note: Last evening I fished new rod I offer during my guided trips; The Redington CPX in a 9ft 9wt, I was pleasantly surprised at how light a feel this rod was and how simple it loads. Sage has made tremendous strides in perfecting this rod and its well worth the investment.
Tight Lines,
Capt David Porreca
Saturday May 15th Fishing Report:
May 11th Tuesday: RISAA Fly Fishing Group We were all hoping for worm swarms for our first outing however 46 degree air temps and water temps droping 10 degrees from a week ago didn't help. Several of the group did brave the wind and cold this evening. Most of us fished floating lines with sub-surface patterns. Tom Smotherman and Henry Cougno were top rods landing a couple of nice bass for the night. Due to the weather we cut the night short. See photos of Tom & Henry's fish. Lets hope for warmth & worms.
Anglers report decent fishing around the
The saltwater anglers are seeing more bass in the estuaries. The major Connecticut Rivers contiue to see their share of bass at their outflows. The
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April 8th 2010:
Well anglers this is just an early report as we are just days from the opener of Trout Season. Before venturing out be sure to call the local police in the town you plan on fishing in. Many sections of the
On the saltwater front, the bass are here...what are you waiting for? River Herring are chocked full at Gilbert Stewart Birthplace. Keeper bass are being taken in
Stay safe and tight lines. dp
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