It is often very active, and keeps the entire family engaged. Summer flounder are here; in fact, they were early this year. Dave Monti, a noted local fishing columnist, often writes about summer flounder (fluke) fishing, tautog, striped bass and black sea bass fishing. Anglers fishing in these. Fluke (summer flounder) fishing continued to be extremely strong this week along coastal shores, out at Block Island and in Narragansett Bay. It was like an offshore aquarium out there.” said Charlie Donilon of Snappa Fishing and Diving Charters. Looking over my stashes of fishing gear after a very late night on the Bay fishing with him gave me pause to reassess. Summer flounder can really be found at many sport fishing spots when saltwater fishing in Rhode Island. They arrived in the West Passage of Narragansett Bay on shelves and ledges three weeks ago where charter customers caught fluke … Fish are there some days and other days nothing but dog fish. Block Island: North Rip and Cow Cove on north end; along Fred Benson Town Beach on the east side; and all along southern end of the island. Jamestown: Austin’s Hollow, off the west side of Jamestown. Announcement forms Scallop project approved for Point Judith Pond The bay scallop once thrived in Narragansett Bay and the salt ponds, with Rhode Island one of the top suppliers of scallops to New York in the 1880s. Anglers are catching nice bass trolling umbrella rigs and the bait of choice at night is eels. https://newenglandboating.com/capt-dave-monti’s-top-spots-for-rhody-fluke ok i went 0-4 in finding a decent fluke bite this month, so i switched it up and target summer blackfish and triggers. Dave at dmontifish@verizon.net or visit www.noflukefishing.com and his blog at www.noflukefishing.blogspot.com. Prior to Thursday, if someone had told me that you could catch fluke to 10 pounds and black sea bass to 22”, in the middle of Narragansett Bay, in 30’ of water, at the height of summer, I would have said they were nuts. We fished commercially from the reefs off Watch Hill and Westerly for striped bass and boated five nice fish all in the forty pound range, with Gravity Eels.” Gravity Eels are soft plastic stick baits that mimic eels and change color depending on the amount of light they are reflection. 7. Harrison Gatch of Watch Hill Outfitters, Westerly, said, “The bluefish bite at Block Island and off the breachways is good. By BEACON STAFF When the call went out to retired nurses and doctors to step up to help hospitals cope with the surge in COVID-19 patients, Dr. Herbert "e;Hub"e; Brennan was one of the first to volunteer. Ten-year-old DJ White with a fluke taken on a Berkley Gulp! Customer Billy Lee continues to catch fish in Narragansett Bay but he is fishing spots in the Warwick Neck and Rocky Point areas. The camp teaches children how to fish and aims to instill a sense of environmental stewardship. Saw bait on the bottom and broke out the big rods. One of the most rewarding experiences for fishing charters in Rhode Island is teaching the customers how to hook fish. No Fluke Fishing Charters & Tours is located in Wickford, RI. Today I have a new set of Rocky Point Amusement Park memories as it has been the site of the RI Saltwater Anglers Association Youth Fishing Camp held in conjunction with the RI Department of Environmental Management. Fishing for sea bass in Narragansett and Mt. The Frances Fleet reported a slow fluke day Monday, however, the fish are getting larger and they are coming up with squid in the bellies which hopefully means that we may have a squid run. Mail: P.O. 11.   •   hmmmmm??????? In this week’s New England video fishing report we have action on a variety of freshwater species, continued mixed-bag action off Block Island when Mother Nature allows boats to sail, schoolie stripers blitzing in the surf and staging outside their over-wintering rivers and more; check it out! Box 3724 Peace Dale RI 02883 Sail: 33 State Street Narragansett RI 02882 Phone : 401-783-4988 1-800 662-2824 Fax : 401-782-8520 Email : Francesflt@aol.com Hope Bays is a little more difficult and the fish are not as large. Narragansett: center wall of the Point Judith Harbor of Refuge. Scup. Others find themselves at the Jamestown bridge or Narragansett bay fishing from shore. Vespe said, “I … Dave Henault of Ocean State Tackle said, “Angler Brendan Brakus caught an 8-pound bonito in the Block Island Wind Farm area this weekend.” Lee Pepin reports on the RI Saltwater Anglers blog, “Sunday went on my brother’s boat out to the Fingers trolled for a while nothing. You may find them at Warwick Neck light, Jamestown bridge, or along the waterways of Narragansett Bay. Dave Henault of Ocean State Tackle, Providence, said, “There are still some good striped bass in the Bay. Forward fishing news and photos to Capt. Greg Vespe will present his “Night Fishing Narragansett Bay” talk on Monday, August 31 at 7:00 pm. As one of the founding camp volunteers, there is nothing greater for me than to teach a child how to fish and then actually see them catch their first fish. Fishing Report. This item is available in full to subscribers. BSB fishing at Block Island and all along the southern coastal shore from the Sakonnet River, Middletown to Watch Hill, Westerly remains very strong. This week and last week the black sea bass (BSB) bite has been outstanding. BSB fishing at Block Island and all along the southern coastal shore from the Sakonnet River, Middletown to Watch Hill, Westerly remains very strong. Sea bass are still around in decent numbers, fluke has tailed off, and the scup fishing has been strong at India Point Park. Anglers fishing in these areas are having no trouble meeting their three fish limit with nice sized keepers, many over 20” (minimum size is 15 inches). By Steve Medeiros WINTER FLOUNDER The recreational Winter Flounder season in Rhode Island officially began on April 15 and runs for 31 days. Great savings on Narragansett, Rhode Island fishing charters online. Hats off to the RI Department of Environmental Management and director Janet Coit, the city of Warwick and Mayor Joseph Solomon, John Howell of the Rocky Point Foundation, and my fish advocate mentor Steve Medeiros, president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, for working to promote fish, fishing and fishermen for the past 21 years. 4. There’s more than one way to catch a fish so visit Captain Dave’s website at www.noflukefishing.com and e-mail him your fishing news, photo, comments, questions and thoughts at dmontifish@verizon.net. He is a RISAA board member, a member of the RI Party & Charter Boat Association, the American Saltwater Guides Association and the RI Marine Fisheries Council. 2. 5. Despite however much my lovely wife might disagree, the cupboards are bare compared to his tackle bags. Featured Listings for your fishing business. 3. Fluke fishing is also good if you strategically target the fish. Jamestown: northwest corner of Dutch Island. Saw a fluke follow my rig to the boat! South County: sloping bottom and structure along the ocean beaches (Watch Hill, Charlestown, the Five Cottages, etc.). One-hundred and forty anglers tuned into Greg Vespe’s RI Saltwater Anglers Association seminar on ‘Night Fishing on Narragansett Bay’ this Monday via Zoom. Contact us Jamestown: channel edges on the northeast side of the Jamestown Bridge. Video: Narragansett Bay Summer Bottom Fishing Prior to July 2011, if someone had told me that you could catch fluke to six pounds and black sea bass to 22 inches in the middle of Narragansett Bay, in 30 feet of water, at the height of summer, I would have said they’d been sniffing too much bunker oil. The Best Part. No reports of fluke being caught in the upper part of Narragansett Bay. Fished dutch island. On most days you can find the flounder by just finding the swarms of boats drifting over sandy bottom. Jamestown: underwater valley off southeast side of Dutch Island. The new fishing pier features a 280-foot-long, T-shaped pier with a shade structure, benches, railings, and solar lighting. Read charter reviews and choose the best fishing charter. Good availability and great rates. 170 Main Street. Jamestown: deep water off Beavertail Point. 8. Many anglers will do their Fluke fishing from shore. If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. 10. Newport: deep-water contour lines off Newport. 12. Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing. 9. This means fewer days at preferred temperatures for spawning. Narragansett Bay Sportfishing runs amazing fishing trips all over the gorgeous coast of Massachusetts. Tautog fishing has been strong across most of Rhode Island, and reports from Buzzards Bay have been very good as well. Aces Wild has many spots from which to fish for flounder. And Caption BJ Silvia of Flip-In-Out Charters continues to find fluke for his customers off Newport and Middletown.” I fished with one angler on board off the mouth of the Sakonnet and caught balck sea bass in the mid twenty inch range and then fished the Sachuest Point/Elbow Ledge area and caught three nice fluke to 25 inches this weekend. Whether you choose to fish near Block Island, Cape Cod Bay, Great South Channel, or Buzzards Bay – you will surely have a great time on the water. Fluke (summer flounder) fishing continued to be extremely strong this week along coastal shores, out at Block Island and in Narragansett Bay. Late evenings or early mornings on Narragansett Bay can produce some of the best fishing experiences an angler can ask for. Warwick: channel edges off Warwick Neck Light. “Fluke fishing along the southern South County shore has been good, still a lot of shorts but if you find them anglers are landing some nice fluke.” said Harrison Gatch of Watch Hill Outfitters. Jamestown: mouths of Hull and Mackerel Coves. Connor Sears (age 14) of Seekonk caught one of his first nice keepers fishing at Block Island with his father trolling umbrella rigs last week. CANAL BITE: Brendan Brakus with an eight plus pound bonito he caught while fishing in the Block Island wind farm area. John Wunner of John's Bait & Tackle, North Kingstown said, "Fluke fishing has exploded in Narragansett Bay with fish being caught in the upper bay… in places like Greenwich Bay… which hasn't been the case for years. After being spawned in the fall and spending winter and spring growing in the shallow areas of Narragansett Bay and the coastal ponds, young-of-the-year fish appeared to move to deeper waters beginning in July. The summer flounder were there this weekend, but as often happens in Narragansett Bay, as the water warms, the fish we like to catch and eat leave the bay… Offshore fishing is good. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Designed & Developed by Visit New England, Designed & Developed by Visit New England. Fluke fishing is also good if you strategically target the fish. bait. Very slow fishing, 2 short blackfish and one huge triggerfish. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Winter flounder are so named because they prefer temperatures below 70˚ F and spawn in the winter when water temperatures are below 42˚ F. Over the last several decades, Narragansett Bay has warmed by about 4˚F. We have recently launched a new and improved website. “Last week and this weekend offshore shark fishing was great.   •   Fishing Areas. Hope Bays is a little more difficult and the fish are not as large. While the stocks of flounder within Narragansett Bay have totally collapsed, they are healthy in the coastal ponds and … Fishing for sea bass in Narragansett and Mt. It brings me great joy. The tide is currently rising in Pond entrance - Point Judith. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. However anglers are still experiencing a good fresh water bite for largemouth bass. ... Narragansett. 28°, All photos by ##https://newenglandboating.com/author/tom## Tom Richardson##. Fluke fishing is spotty off Block Island. Fishing Rhode Island Waters in August If fishing starts to heat up in July, by August the fishing fun is white hot. Anglers are catching both keepers and school bass.” East End Eddie Doherty of Mattapoisett said, “The Cape Cod Canal has been giving up some nice catches, but is sometimes hit or miss. Summer flounder and black sea bass. No Fluke Charter Fishing & Tours. The bonito bite has come alive. Striped bass and blue fish bite at Block Island is strong. Read No Fluke and keep your eyes open for Captain Dave, you might catch him fishing on Narragansett Bay or near ocean coastal waters on his 26' Bonito fishing machine, Virginia Joan. Please log in to comment by clicking here, Erin Elizabeth Clement, Christopher Michael Casey engaged to wed, Nothing promised yet for CCRI scholarship program, Picnic on the grounds of Newport's Mansions, The Brother Kite return with new album 'Make It Real', Police: Thieves 'fishing' checks out of mail deposit boxes, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Capt. Wind and tide should be in line and you need to fish edges… the base of jetties, up and down channel banks, slops of underwater valleys, and the edges on ledges, etc. We fished south of the Mud Hole with the shark diving cage and every day we had four or five big blue sharks, one day a 200 pound mako and Friday we tagged and released eight blue sharks, saw a school of porpoise and a sun fish on top. 1. 6. When fishing Rhode Island off Newport, Block Island or in calm Narragansett Bay there is one rule… have fun and catch fish. Flounder is also a very tasty fish cooked up a variety of ways. If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account by clicking here. By October, these young fluke made up a large proportion of the fish remaining in state waters before they too migrated offshore. "Fluke fishing gets better every day… the fish keep getting larger." overcast, This week and last week the black sea bass (BSB) bite has been outstanding. Dave Henault of Ocean State Tackle, Providence said, “Fluke fishing is still ok in the Bay and out in front of Newport and Middletown. Family fishing with children and adults of all ages is his specialty. Email: dmontifish@verizon.net. North Kingstown: waters off URI’s Bay Campus. Harrison Gatch of Watch Hill Outfitters said, “The bass bite is good, anglers are catching fish in many South County ponds but the trout bite is just about over for now as things have warmed up quite a bit.” Henault of Ocean State said, “The bass bite in ponds is good, we have a lot of anglers fishing with shiners but due to the shortage they have started to use soft plastics with success.”. The colorful history of these ports and the Narragansett Bay are coved from fishing ports that once harbored the whaling industry to shellfishing and history that predates colonial times. Wind and tide should be in line and you need to fish edges… the base of jetties, up and down channel banks, slops of underwater valleys, and the edges on ledges, etc. So last Wednesday, as the Rocky Point Fishing Pier was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a new era of fishing memories for children and families started at Rocky Point. CANAL BITE: Wayne Reis of New Bedford with a 40-inch striped bass he caught last week on the Cape Cod Canal. John Wunner of John's Bait & Tackle, North Kingstown said, "Fluke fishing has exploded in Narragansett Bay with fish being caught in the upper bay… in places like Greenwich Bay… which hasn't been the case for years. Railing heights vary to allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy access to Narragansett Bay. Dereck Kolodziejczak reports on the RI Saltwater Angler Blog, “We fish all over Narragansett bay, Newport, Providence for tog Friday, Saturday and Sunday both sides of the tide 10-40’ of water. Wayne Reis, a well-known New Bedford angler and very popular Canal Rat, caught a 40 inch striped bass last week with a green Scabbelly glider at the beginning of an east tide soon after the turn at 11:00 a.m.”. About Beacon Communications So best bets this week are black sea bass, fluke, stripers and sharks offshore with the bluefin tuna bite percolating. Brennan practices medicine and has an office on Route, Warwick Center for the Arts | Warwick, RI, RI, Wickford Art Association | North Kingstown, RI, Edgewood Congregational Church | Cranston, RI, Beacon Communications   Got a giant about 450 pounds, 86” on the bottom then ten cranks up.”, Freshwater fishing for trout and salmon is slowing down. 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick RI, 02889 • 1-401-732-3100 September the waters offshore become a little restless but the Tuna and Mahi-Mahi are closer to the mainland and make for a shorter chase. Dave Monti holds a captain’s master license and a charter fishing license. And, the striped bass fishing at Block Island is great with a good shark bite offshore (see below).   •. North Kingstown, RI. Fluke season closes in mid-August in Massachusetts, For that family half day trip we can head out in Narragansett bay for some Scup, Fluke and Blue fish. 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