Newport, RI Fishing Trip — September

Your Newport, RI Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in September

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various

10 Guides Matched

$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 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.

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.

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.

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