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South Kingstown, RI Fishing Trip — April

Your South Kingstown, RI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 43°F5.3" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
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

April Weather in South Kingstown

56°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Big Game Sportfishing - Big Game Sportfishing
Big Game Sportfishing

Big Game Sportfishing

5(78)Top Rated

Sailing from Snug Harbor Marina in South Kingstown RI, the Big Game charter will bring your party to the Inshore / Offshore fishing grounds with speed, comfort and safety

South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Booked Off Charters - Booked Off Charters
Booked Off Charters

Booked Off Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Booked Off Charters - Live bait striped bass fishing and buckailing doormat fluke in Rhode Island and Block Island waters

freshwaterFlukeStriped Bass
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Days Work Charters - Days Work Charters
Days Work Charters

Days Work Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of guided fishing trips with Days Work Charters. Our charter boat fishing excursions offer the best fishing charters in the area.

South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Wise Kraken Charters - Wise Kraken Charters
Wise Kraken Charters

Wise Kraken Charters

5(6)Top Rated

Wise Kraken Charters aboard the 38'

inshore
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Aerie Charters - Aerie Charters
Aerie Charters

Aerie Charters

South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Experience thrilling offshore & inshore fishing, scenic boat tours, & memorial services aboard Aerie One with Captain Howard "BUZZ" Smart. Book your adventure with Aerie Charters today!

offshoreinshore
South Kingstown, 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 freshwater / inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

This regulation applies to Summer Flounder (Fluke). Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit.

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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