Rhode Island Fishing Reports

Per Saltwater Edge's June new moon forecast, both striped bass and squid fishing out of Rhode Island have been "fantastic" and are "not showing signs of slowing down." Water temperatures in the Bay have been running cool for the season, which is keeping both species active and local rather than pushing them north ahead of schedule. On The Water's June 12 striper migration map confirms bass remain spread from New Jersey to Maine, with the new moon's big tidal swings expected to keep pushing fish and bait toward summer spots. The squid bite, in particular, has been a standout, though Saltwater Edge notes it may ease as water temperatures eventually climb. With conditions favoring multiple inshore species simultaneously, the week of the June new moon is shaping up as one of the better mid-summer fishing windows Rhode Island anglers will see.

23h ago

Saltwater Edge (RI) is calling both the striper and squid bite "fantastic" heading into this week's new moon, with cool water temperatures showing no signs of warming quickly enough to slow either down. Per the Saltwater Edge June new moon forecast, that thermal pattern may hold for another couple of weeks, giving anglers targeting both species in Narragansett Bay a long productive window. On The Water's June 12 striper migration map places bass spread widely from New Jersey to Maine, and notes that the new moon coupled with building tidal swings should continue pushing fish and bait toward summer feeding zones. Saltwater Edge notes that the second half of June is typically when Rhode Island's full suite of options comes online, and by local accounts, conditions are tracking to deliver. Squid action has been particularly strong, though it will taper as water temperatures eventually climb through the summer.

1d ago

Narragansett Bay is delivering on two fronts this week. Per Saltwater Edge Blog (RI), both the striped bass fishing and squid fishing have been 'fantastic' heading into the June new moon, with neither showing signs of letting up. Cool water temperatures have persisted longer than usual this season, a condition Saltwater Edge notes is keeping both fisheries productive well past their typical peak window. The new moon arrived June 15, and On The Water's June 12 striper migration map confirms bass remain spread from New Jersey to Maine, noting that 'new moon and big tides this weekend should continue to move bass and bait toward summer haunts.' The second half of June traditionally opens additional options in Rhode Island waters, making this a strong window to be on the water. No NOAA buoy readings were logged for this report cycle; water temperature is reported qualitatively as cooler than average for mid-June.

1d ago

Water temperatures in the mid-50s (per Frances Fleet) have held the squid bite unusually strong for mid-June. Chris at The Saltwater Edge reported a very good week of squid fishing around the islands and out front along the beaches, with cooler-than-normal water keeping the run from tapering off as it typically would. Striper fishing is holding up well alongside it. Big fish have been working the bay and around the islands, with schoolies mixed in. Tony Guarino of Booked Off Charters confirmed solid striped bass and black sea bass action, though he flagged fluke as off to a very slow start. Frances Fleet echoed that assessment, noting fluke are behind where they should be for this time of year, but that plenty of bait on the grounds should set up a strong bite when fish do arrive. Sand eels have pushed into the bay in numbers, with birds, bass, and blues actively chasing them per The Saltwater Edge.

2d ago

Saltwater Edge Blog (RI) reports that both striped bass and squid fishing have been "fantastic" heading into the June new moon, with neither bite showing signs of slowing. Rhode Island water temperatures have been running cooler than typical for mid-June — a condition Saltwater Edge describes as favorable for keeping the striper bite strong and squid concentrated in the bay. The new moon falls today (June 14), and On The Water's June 12 striper migration map confirms bass are spread widely from New Jersey to Maine, with new moon tides expected to push bait and fish into summer haunts. For Narragansett Bay, this is a high-percentage window: squid are actively feeding and bass are responding to big tidal exchanges along rip edges and current seams. No NOAA buoy readings were available at publication; verify tides and wind locally before launching.

2d ago

On The Water's June 12 striper migration map confirms bass are spread widely from New Jersey to Maine, with new-moon tides pushing fish and bait into summer feeding stations. Narragansett Bay sits squarely in this corridor. Saltwater Edge Blog (RI) documented a strong late-May window fueled by a full moon and cold front, with fish from the south continuing to replenish northbound migrants, a pattern that typically carries well into mid-June. No NOAA buoy readings were available for this report, so surface water temperatures remain unconfirmed. Squid are also making headlines: On The Water recently covered massive squid schools chasing baitfish along Cape Cod and beaching themselves in the process, a signal that active forage is moving up the coast. Anglers planning to fish the Bay this weekend should prioritize tidal rips and structure around the new moon window.

3d ago

Saltwater Edge Blog (RI) reported the bay loaded with life through late May, with big stripers crushing big baits all over Rhode Island — and that energy has carried into June. The Fisherman's June 11 regional forecast describes a squid invasion "with no equal," stretching from Fishers Island to Cape Cod and placing Narragansett Bay directly in the action. Squid are triggering hard bites on stripers, fluke, and sea bass throughout the corridor, with stripers to 49 inches reported at the Cape Cod Canal. Saltwater Edge also flagged tautog returning to life and weakfish beginning to show in decent numbers, both of which typically peak in Narragansett Bay through June. For big bass, eel-like soft plastics and live eels on structure have stood out across regional reports. The waning crescent moon this week reduces overnight tidal influence, often pushing fish into shallower structure during low-light hours.

4d ago

Shortfin squid arrived in southern New England in early June, adding another forage trigger on top of bunker, mackerel, and sea herring already in the water. OTW Saltwater's June 9 striper migration report confirmed the baitfish-driven striper bite was improving across the region. For Narragansett Bay specifically, Saltwater Edge Blog reported in late May that the bay was 'loaded with life,' with big bass crushing big baits all over Rhode Island as conditions stabilized after a stretch of wind. Tautog came to life around the same window, and weakfish began showing in decent numbers. Per Saltwater Edge, both are welcome additions to the spring species mix. The 2026 Striper Cup is now underway per OTW Surfcasting, marking the season in full stride. No live buoy data is available for this update, so exact water temperatures are not reported here. Check local buoys and tide charts before heading out.

6d ago

Shortfin squid have hit southern New England, and the timing couldn't be better for Narragansett Bay anglers. Per OTW Saltwater's June 9 migration report, bunker, mackerel, sea herring, and sand eels are now complementing the squid arrival to fuel improving striper action from Boston Harbor to Maine, with southern New England waters squarely in the middle of that push. OTW also noted on June 5 that fish are beginning to settle into summering grounds while water temperatures are running a few degrees cooler than normal — a condition that typically keeps bass feeding actively rather than retreating to deep thermal refuge. Saltwater Edge Blog, reporting from Rhode Island in late May, observed big bass crushing big baits all over the state, with tautog coming to life and weakfish beginning to show in decent numbers. No NOAA buoy data was available at press time for precise water temperatures or swell conditions. With the moon in its waning crescent phase and a new moon approaching, low-light feeding windows should sharpen over the next several days.

6d ago

Per Saltwater Edge Blog (RI)'s late-May fishing forecasts, big stripers were crushing big baits across Rhode Island, the tog bite had come to life, and weakfish were starting to show in decent numbers. On The Water's June 5 striper migration map confirms that fish are beginning to settle into summering grounds along the New England coast, though water temps are running a few degrees cooler than normal regionally. No NOAA buoy data was available for this update, so confirmed surface readings for Narragansett Bay are pending. The cooler-than-average water noted in regional reports likely extends productive topwater and shallow feeding windows into early June. With the Last Quarter moon on June 9 producing moderate tidal flow, expect tidal transitions at rocky points and channel edges to generate reliable bite windows. Bunker presence and emerging squid, typical for the bay in early June, should keep bass aggressive around deeper structure.

Jun 9

Saltwater Edge Blog, Rhode Island's on-the-water tackle resource, described the bay as 'loaded with life' in late May, with big striped bass crushing large baits all over the state. Tautog joined the action after a slower stretch, and weakfish have started showing in decent numbers, making this one of the more productive multi-species windows of the early season. On the regional front, On The Water's June 5 striper migration map reports fish are beginning to settle into their summering grounds across southern New England, though water temps are running a few degrees cooler than normal for this point in the season. OTW Saltwater's late-May migration updates place bunker, squid, and river herring as the bait mix driving the striper bite northward, with 40-pound bass reported on bunker outside Boston. With a Last Quarter moon on the water and June conditions continuing to build, Narragansett Bay is set up for solid multi-species fishing across structure and tidal rips.

Jun 8

Booked Off Charters captain Tony Guarino turned a slow fluke morning into an exceptional striper session this week, landing bass from around 30 inches up to 30-plus pounds on soft plastics — fish were charging baits right to the surface, per The Fisherman — Rhode Island. The same outlet's Saltwater Edge dispatch confirms stripers spread throughout Narragansett Bay and around the island, with nice-sized bluefish also in the mix. Squid fishing has been a consistent bright spot: Frances Fleet reports customers filling buckets of large-tube squid on recent trips. The fluke bite lags behind, hampered by water Frances Fleet describes as still very cold for early June; improvement is emerging along the south shore and south of Block Island per the Saltwater Edge. Weather cancelled Frances Fleet's Saturday departures — check conditions before launching this week.

Jun 8