Warwick, RI Fishing Trip — May

Your Warwick, RI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 53°F7.8" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Warwick

65°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

3 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

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit.

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.

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