Tautog Season RI is right around the corner
Tautog Season RI The Spring tautog fishing season in Rhode Island is here again and everyone is looking to have an amazing season catching tautog,
Fish Like a Local — Not a Tourist
At FishNewportRI, every trip is shaped by real conditions, real tides, and real fish patterns, never a preset route. Our Captains fish these waters daily and adjusts each trip based on season, weather, and bite activity so you always have the best possible chance at action.
From calm nearshore waters to offshore structure, we target species that are actually biting, striped bass, tuna, fluke, sea bass, mahi, sharks, and more.
Our vessel, Cool Change is a 32’ Regulator center console powered by twin Yamaha 300 hp engines. With a 30 knot cruise, we get you to the fish fast!
Call or text now to check the bite.
Explore Our CHARTER OPTIONS
Nearshore Fishing
Perfect for families and first-time anglers. Calm water and steady action targeting snapper, porgies, mackerel, and seasonal species close to shore in Newport, Rhode Island waters throughout the fishing season locally. Click more details to find out more on inshore fishing.
Striped Bass Charters
We fish the structure where big striped bass hold in Newport, Rhode Island. Expect aggressive strikes, strong runs, and hard fights on quality tackle while targeting striped bass around Newport’s rock piles, reefs, rips, and current edges where these fish feed.
Tuna Charters
Run offshore from Newport in pursuit of Atlantic bluefin tuna. Serious fish, serious tackle, and a charter program built on generations of experience fishing the productive waters of Rhode Island, Block Island, and Cape Cod targeting bluefin tuna using jig and pop techniques.
A Charter Run by a Fisherman — Not a Booking Company
Local Knowledge
Our Captains fish daily and tracks seasonal patterns, tides, bait movement and water temps - not just GPS spots.
Custom Trips
Custom fishing charters from Newport, Rhode Island tailored to your goals. Target striped bass, tuna, fluke, and offshore species with experienced captains and flexible private trip planning.
Hands-On Help
You’re never left guessing. We bait hooks, coach technique, and help you land fish properly.
Real People. Real Fish. Real Days on the Water.
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Block Island Fishing at its finest
Block Island Fishing Block Island is the first place that people think of when they think about legendary bass from Rhode Island. In the northeast,