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Newport, RI Fishing Trip — May

Your Newport, RI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 53°F8.3" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Newport

60°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
8.3"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Matched

Sara Star Fishing Charters - Sara Star Fishing Charters
Sara Star Fishing Charters

Sara Star Fishing Charters

5(153)Top Rated
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ArchAngel Fishing Charters

ArchAngel Fishing Charters

5(135)Top Rated

Come and join us today for a great day of fishing and company, ArchAngel Charters is the premier fishing charter in Newport Rhode Island.

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Tall Tailz Charters - Tall Tailz Charters
Tall Tailz Charters

Tall Tailz Charters

5(125)Top Rated

Learn more about Tall Tailz Charters. Based out of Newport Rhode Island. One of the premier charters in RI. Find out more here.

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Fish Newport RI - Fish Newport RI
Fish Newport RI

Fish Newport RI

5(56)Top Rated

Fishing Charters Newport RI - Your premier fishing charter out of Newport RI. Come see what everyone is talking about. Call today to book

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12 Meter Yacht Charters

12 Meter Yacht Charters

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Spearfishing Rhode Island

Spearfishing Rhode Island

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Spearfishing freshwater laws, regulations, and tips in every state.

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Get The Net Charters And Outdoor Adventures llc - Get The Net Charters And Outdoor Adventures llc
Get The Net Charters And Outdoor Adventures llc

Get The Net Charters And Outdoor Adventures llc

5(28)Top Rated

Charter Fishing Adventures in and Around Narragansett Bay! Captain Tom Offers small party fishing charters and fully guided trips along the south shore of Newport, South Kingstown and the Block Island Sound. Striper, Fluke, Black Sea Bass and Tautaug are just some of the species we target.

Black Sea BassFlukeStriped Bass
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Newport Sportfishing Charters - Newport Sportfishing Charters
Newport Sportfishing Charters

Newport Sportfishing Charters

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City By The Sea Charters - City By The Sea Charters
City By The Sea Charters

City By The Sea Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Newport, RI based charter fishing servicing new and experienced customers. Captain Pat Heaney has been fishing the waters of Narragansett Bay for over 20 years both commercially and as a charter captain. He is a one hundred ton licensed and insured operator of F/V Venture, a 38 foot Young Brother lobster boat.

Newport, Rhode Island
Bad Influence Sportfishing - Bad Influence Sportfishing
Bad Influence Sportfishing

Bad Influence Sportfishing

Newport, Rhode Island

inshore
Newport, Rhode Island
$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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

Black Sea Bass
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.

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