The fall season is in full swing along Rhode Island's coast, bringing exciting fishing trips where you can reel in a mix of cod, black sea bass, scup, and late-season fluke. With calm weather and plentiful fish, now is the perfect time to hop on a boat and experience the thrill of the season. Whether you're fishing from Point Judith with the Frances Fleet or hitting the waters in Newport, there's something for every angler! Don't miss out on this opportunity for some epic fishing and delicious seafood.
Get ready for an exciting fishing adventure with the Frances Fleet out of Point Judith as they kick off their fall mixed-bag trips, departing at 7 A.M. These outings promise a variety of species, including black sea bass, cod, scup, and some late-season fluke. The weather has been perfect, leading to some excellent recent trips where most anglers hit their limit on black sea bass and saw plenty of cod, along with some fluke catches. The fleet’s schedule looks fantastic for the upcoming week, so make sure to book your spot early before it fills up! The trips offer a great chance to stock up on delicious filets for your dinner table. Visit their website for more details and reservations.
Meanwhile, Captain Ian at Ranger Charters in Newport reports an awesome mix of bottom fishing and top-water action, with plenty of sea bass being caught at various depths. On the surface, blitzes of mixed-size striped bass and big bluefish are keeping things exciting. Though the false albacore haven't made a full appearance yet, bonito are keeping anglers busy, especially around Narragansett and Newport.
At Ocean State Tackle in Providence, Dave reports continued solid fishing across the state. Striped bass are still active in their summer hotspots, and some blitzes have been spotted near Colt Park and Ohio Ledge. Anglers are finding success with fluke, scup, and improving tautog action. Offshore, mixed sizes of tuna are still biting, with some nice yellowfin in the mix this week.
Forecast Highlights:
Bonito remains plentiful, along with increasing numbers of Spanish mackerel.
Look out for blitzes of mixed species, with striped bass and bluefish active, especially in the mornings.
Bottom fishing is strong, especially for sea bass and scup, with a chance for one last doormat fluke before they migrate.
Tautog action is heating up earlier than usual, making it a great time to get a jump on the fall season.
Tuna fishing has slowed a bit, but there are still yellowfin to be found for those targeting them.
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