Rhode Island Fishing Report
The Frances Fleet in Point Judith has been taking advantage of some of the warmer March days and getting out on the cod grounds. The results have been mixed with some days being very productive and other days being a big slower. Things will continue to improve as we move into April, and reservations continue to be required so be sure to book online or call the office.
Dustin, at Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures told me that the largemouth bite has been very consistent, despite the weather not warming as quickly as we’d like. Large glidebaits, chatterbaits, jigs and jerkbaits have been the most consistent producers of big bass. Trout fishing has been very consistent in Massachusetts and Connecticut, while the Rhode Island opener is right around the corner. Dustin is currently booking kayak and shore fishing trips for the 2022 upcoming season, so be sure to book asap while there is still an abundance of available dates.
Big Bear Hunting and Fishing has seen an increase in largemouth bass interest from anglers as the weather has warmed up. The warmer days have started to bring fish into the shallows, and they have been willing to take live bait, along with several artificial offerings. Saltwater anglers are starting to find more holdover striped bass in the salt ponds, along with a few encouraging winter flounder reports. Just a reminder, the shop will be teaching a reel cleaning class on Thursday April 14th.
Rhode Island Fishing Forecast
With the calendar turning over to April, let’s hope that we get some more April-like temperatures. Despite the cooler temperatures, the spring fishing across the northeast is steadily improving. Connecticut trout fishing has been excellent, with the lakes and ponds continuing to get hearty stockings. Other freshwater options include panfish, largemouth, pre-spawn pike and carp, all of which should just continue to improve in the coming days/weeks. Holdover striped bass also took a step forward in tidal rivers across Rhode Island and CT this week, with multiple reports of steady action and a few pods of river herring undoubtedly starting to show up.
RI needs to end “Opening Day”.
Exactly!