Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
April 10, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
April 4, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 29, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 17, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 10, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 3, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 15, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 9, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 3, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
January 27, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
January 20, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still heading out on the few party boats still running. Cod, Atlantic is the main species to keep while winter fishing but they are found mostly in Rhode Island saltwater. Inshore anglers can fish for holdover Striper (Bass, Striped) in many of the tidal rivers. We are looking forward to hearing about the Spring run. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
January 11, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!
Pro Angler Team
January 6, 2017
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – During the Winter season the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Anglers who are determined to head out can fish Providence River up by the Power Plant. This area is typically holding resident Stripers (Bass, Striped) that can be fished all Winter long. Some anglers are heading north to fish freshwater or ice fish when the water is solid. White Perch (Perch, Silver) can also be found in the shallow water. Towards Block Island you may find some Stripers. Tautog are only available for catch and release fishing at this time. Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] are in deeper water. There’s not much to do offshore through the winter aside from the Cod (Cod, Atlantic) bite that happens when the bigger charter boats can get towards Block Island. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon! We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Pro Angler Team
December 27, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – When weather allows anglers to get out we expect to see some Cod (Cod, Atlantic) caught around 99-140 ft. The West as well as South of Block Island and the East side of Block Island will do well. Party Boats Seven B and the Frances Fleet will fish for them. Clams will work well to catch them along with Jigs and Berkley Gulp 6 inch swimming mullet as a teaser on an octopus hook. Gulp and White are always good colors to choose. Recently the morning bite has been most productive. We hope to see this continue into next week.
BAIT REPORT – Squid have slowed down, likely due to the wind. If we see some more ideal conditions they may continue to turn up.
Ocean State Tackle
401-749-3474
oceanstatetackle@gmail.com www.oceanstatetackle.com
December 19, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Schoolie Bass (Bass, Striped) are swimming the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. Anglers are catching some keepers. In the Connecticut Rivers, there are keeper Bass and plenty of schoolies. Housatonic and the Thames are great places to fish. There are still some Cod (Cod, Atlantic) and Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) around. Anglers are heading out in the mornings to fish for them. Clams will work well to catch them along with Jigs and Berkley Gulp 6 inch swimming mullet as a teaser on an octopus hook. Sea Bass are taking Gulp as well. You can hook them any way for a good bite. Glow and White are most productive colors. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE PRO ANGLER TEAM! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
BAIT REPORT – Squid have slowed down, likely due to the wind. If we see some more ideal conditions they may continue to turn up.
Ocean State Tackle
401-749-3474
oceanstatetackle@gmail.com www.oceanstatetackle.com
December 13, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – We still have some inshore schoolie Bass (Bass, Striped). For bigger fish, head to the CT shoreline. Fish the mouths of the rivers and up the Thames and Housatonic rivers for some decent Bass. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
OFFSHORE – Tautog are out deep in 100 ft. There are some inshore but they are mostly small. We are seeing great numbers Cod (Cod, Atlantic) along with a decent Black Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) bite. The Cod are up to 15 lbs. The Black Sea Bass are up to 4 lbs. Pollock and Weakfish are mixed in. Anglers are jigging around what they call the East Grounds. This is in Block Island Sound, about 7 miles West. Fish tight to the bottom for Sea Bass. Diamond Jigs with a Berkley Gulp Teaser is working well. The Berkley Mullet is destroying the fish regardless of what shape it’s in. The day bite is most productive. There are plenty more Sea Bass around the island. Find the structure to find the fish. Working some tapered metal swedish style jigs through the whole water column has been productive as well.
BAIT REPORT – Squidding has been great, especially out of Newport and Jamestown.
Ocean State Tackle
401-749-3474
oceanstatetackle@gmail.com www.oceanstatetackle.com
December 7, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Out front there is quite a bit of Bass (Bass, Striped). There plenty of schoolies however things are slowing down in the river as the temperature drops. There are keepers here and there. East Beach and Watch Hill are still holding fish. The Cod (Cod, Atlantic) Fishing around Block Island has been great. Everyone is hooking up to fish. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) and Tautog are biting as well. Winter Flounder (Flounder, Winter) have been caught around Green Point. They can be caught on Sea Worms. You can also cast for them from shore around the airport. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Archie’s Bait & Tackle
401-437-2630
November 29, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Tautog are closer to the mouth of the bay. Anglers fishing deeper water are doing well also. Stripers (Bass, Striped) are hit or miss off the beaches from here all the way to Charlestown and even south of Westerly. The Breach ways are hit or miss. Bluefish are scattered around Providence. Boat anglers are having to keep an eye on the wind forecasts. As there’s still a good scattering of fish, all you need to catch fish is a break in the weather. Ocean State Tackle is the largest Squid Jig Supplier in the nation with over 144 different types of jigs. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
OFFSHORE – Cod (Cod, Atlantic), and Tautog can be found offshore. Both are very weather dependent. 65-90 ft are best for Tautog. Black Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are still around. Cod have been caught off of Block Island. The bite hasn’t been consistent due to weather.
BAIT REPORT – Squid can be caught around Newport. The bite varies depending on the wind. Yo Zuri Squid Jigs are doing well to hook them. The Rhode Island Bridge / Calamari Causeway is doing well. Peconic Point and Jamestown around Fort Wetherill and Fort Getty are productive as well.
Ocean State Tackle
401-749-3474
oceanstatetackle@gmail.com www.oceanstatetackle.com
November 21, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – There are plenty of schoolie Stripers (Bass, Striped) around mixed with keeper sizes from Newport to Point Judith and to the West towards Charlestown along the breachways and beaches. There is still a great night bite along with a decent morning bite. Eels have been productive along with pencil poppers for bigger fish and Cocahoe Minnows as an alternative. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
BAIT REPORT – There is some Bunker (Menhaden) around. They are fairly small.
The Saltwater Edge
401-842-0062
info@saltwateredge.com www.saltwateredge.com
November 16, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Small Stripers (Bass, Striped) are on the beach. They are up to 20 inches. Small, White Rubbers such as Storm Shads or White Grubs are doing well. Tautog are biting in 60-70 ft. They are taking Crabs. Albies (Bonito, Little Tunny) are pretty well gone. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Sam’s Bait & Tackle
401-848-5909
November 8, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Blackfishing has been good. Anglers are having no problem catching limits. Big fish are up to 12 lbs and there are tons of shorts. Crabs or Blackfish jigs are best to hook them. Anglers are catching them all day long. Cod (Cod, Atlantic) and Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are also biting. Cod are slower as there is so much Sea Bass around. The Sea Bass are up to 5 lbs while the Cod are up to 35 lbs. Clams and jigs are working well to hook them. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Captain’s Tackle / Frances Fleet
401-783-8513
Francesflt@aol.com www.francesfleet.com
October 25, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Blackfish (Tautog) are open and doing well. Stripers (Bass, Striped) and Albies (Bonito, Little Tunny) have been disrupted by the weather the past week. There is no particularly good time to head out. It all depends on the weather. Recently the bite has been great at night however the bite should convert into the Fall pattern shortly. The mornings have produced some fish as well. We are wondering if the Albies will hang around following these conditions. The Bass and Bluefish are expected to continue well as there is still tons of bait around. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
OFFSHORE – Tuna are scarce with the weather however some anglers have managed to make it out. Anglers are jigging and popping as they cast to Bluefin (Tuna, Bluefin). The bite has been tough with the unfavorable conditions however Stellwagen Bank and The Cape are fishing best if you happen to trailer your boat to MA.
BAIT REPORT – Peanut Bunker and adult Bunker (Menhaden) are running.
The Saltwater Edge
401-842-0062
www.saltwateredge.com
October 19, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – We are Cod (Cod, Atlantic) fishing and Blackfishing (Tautog) during the day. We are catching a mixed bag of Scup and Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) that will open back up this weekend. Anglers are excited for the season to open back up. Cod will improve as the winter approaches. Typical Blackfishing has set in and we are getting fish up to 8 lbs quite regularly. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Captain’s Tackle / Frances Fleet
401-783-8513
Francesflt@aol.com www.francesfleet.com
October 12, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Small Bass (Bass, Striped) are swimming with a few sizable keepers. They are heading South and are a bit sporadic. Bluefish are coming up on the chunk as well as poppers. There are still some Albies around. The Blackfish (Tautog) bite is on. The incoming tide is best from shore. Green Crabs are a great bait to hook them. When they sense the falling tide they move out. Scup are turning up from both shore and boats. We are about two weeks behind where we were last year so there is still some great fishing to be had. Anglers Note – Asian Crabs are an invasive species. It is not legal to sell them. Please keep this in mind when you head into your local Bait and Tackle Shops!
OFFSHORE – The bite is great for short Cod (Cod, Atlantic) on the nearshore wrecks. Diamond jigs or Clam Bellies will hook them. In a pinch you can use strips of Squid. There are also Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) mixed in. They will take the same baits as the Cod for the most part.
Sam’s Bait & Tackle
401-848-5909
October 4, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Striper (Bass, Striped), Blues (Bluefish) and False Albacore (Bonito, Little Tunny) have been biting around Beavertail, Narrow River and Bretton Reef. Anglers are still catching a few Scup while Tautog is just beginning to hit. Anglers are keeping an eye on the weather with this storm brewing to the south. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Zeek’s Creek Bait & Tackle
401-423-1170
September 27, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Albies (Bonito, Little Tunny) really made landfall the last couple days. So they are in town finally.Try fishing around Newport Bridge. Lots of schoolie Bass are swimming as well. The Bluefish are slowing down which makes getting to the Bass (Bass, Striped) and Albies a little easier. We had some weather roll in so we’re just keeping an eye on what that does to the fishing. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
The Saltwater Edge
401-842-0062
www.saltwateredge.com
September 20, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Striped Bass (Bass, Striped) are still being caught. Blackfish are picking up. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) is decent out front and offshore. The Stripers are taking Eels at night and Pogies off the beaches during the day. Plugs are working as well from the beach. Albies (Bonito, Little Tunny) and Bonito (Bonito, Atlantic) are biting from here to Block Island on both sides. All indigenous fish are doing well. Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] has slowed down. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
BAIT REPORT – Pogies (Menhaden) are swimming the beaches.
Sam’s Bait & Tackle
401-848-5909
September 13, 2016
Newport / Jamestown Fishing Report
INSHORE – Porgy (Scup), Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) and Fluke [Flounder, Summer (Fluke)] are the main target. The Porgy and Sea Bass are thick. They are swimming Block Island. The Porgy are up to 3 lbs and the Bass are up to 5 lbs. Live bait has been the best bet to hook them. There haven’t been any reports of Tautog quite yet. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal more tips and tricks on how to catch!
Captain Russ Benn Seven B’s V
401-789-9250
sevenbsv@gmail.com www.sevenbs.com
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