Little Compton, RI Fishing Trip — January

Your Little Compton, RI Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 25°F1.9" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
TautogLow
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

January Weather in Little Compton

35°F
Avg High
25°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Rhode Island Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$18
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses available.

Buy License Online — Rhode Island

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:28-31 inches total length

Anglers must use inline circle hooks when fishing with bait. Check current regulations for any seasonal closures or changes.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations

Regulations for tuna are complex and change frequently based on federal quotas. Consult the RI DEM and NOAA websites for current rules.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is 6 mahi mahi per vessel.

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check current regulations for any seasonal closures or changes.

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