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South Kingstown, RI Fishing Trip — August

Your South Kingstown, RI Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 63°F1.7" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in South Kingstown

76°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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

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

Possession limit is 6 mahi mahi per vessel.

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.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day from shore, 5 per person per day from a private or charter vessel
Size Limit:No minimum size

Check current regulations for any seasonal closures or changes.

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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