Narragansett, RI Fishing Trip — May

Your Narragansett, RI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 52°F8.9" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

16 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
SkateExcellent
Skate
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TurbotGood
Turbot
Various
StingrayGood
Stingray
Various
Atlantic HalibutGood
Atlantic Halibut
Various
PollockGood
Pollock
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
Atlantic CodFair
Atlantic Cod
Various
HakeFair
Hake
Various

May Weather in Narragansett

63°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
8.9"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

22 Guides Matched

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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.

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

Possession limit is 6 mahi mahi per vessel.

Tautog
Season:Varies, check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies, check current regulations
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Open season and bag limits vary throughout the year. Check current regulations for specific dates and limits.

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.

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