2026 Fishing Season Preview and Expectations

The 2026 fishing season for Rhode Island fishing charters potentially has some new regulations in the making for Seabass size and bag limits. While anglers have been catching numerous Seabass last year,
It was a bit challenging to limit out on the 16 inch fish until later in the season such as  November and December for those who braved the weather that time of year. There is a possibility of the size limit being reduced to 15.5 inches which would make a big difference based on what we and many anglers were catching and releasing last year. Rhode Island Striped Bass fishing regulations should remain the same with the 28-31 inch slot for keeper fish and 1 fish per person. Last year .........

Very satisfied charter fishing client on his birthday posing with his 8lb Blackfish / Tautog caught aboard Captain Sheriffs Fishing Charters while Tautog Fishing Rhode Island.
 

7lb Blackfish caught while Tautog fishing Rhode Island aboard Captain Sheriff’s Fishing Charters. 

Tautog Fishing Rhode Island with Captain Sheriff' Fishing Charters

Rhode Island Fishing Charter excursions. From the novice angler, to the experienced fisherman seeking big game species, Rhode Island has it all and fishing RI with CAPTAIN SHERIFF’S FISHING CHARTERS is the ticket to that experience. Whether in the calm protected waters of Narragansett Bay, the waters of Block Island Sound or out in the deep Atlantic Ocean, anglers are sure to enjoy world class sport fishing enjoyment and excitement under the guidance of CAPTAIN SHERIFF’S FISHING CHARTER’S! FISHING CHARTERS RI!

Captain Sheriff's Fishing Charters, LLC offers guided fishing excursions in the Narragansett, Rhode Island area, providing opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers to enjoy world-class sport fishing in various locations, including Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Spring is here in Rhode Island and that means Striped Bass Fishing will be Red Hot very soon.

Captain Sheriffs Fishing Charters RI has been getting tackle prepared all winter in preparation for our Rhode Island Striped Bass Fishing Charters. Our fishing charter preparation includes the purchase of light tackle spin casting equipment such as quantum 40 series reels spooled with 30 lb braid line. In addition, other tackle includes YoZuri plugs, diamond jigs, shad and pogey plastic imitations and more.

In May and June, Rhode Island waters will experience the run of school sized Striped Bass as they migrate their way North. This is a great time to potentially get some great top water action for Striped Bass fishing on our light tackle......

Tautog fishing in Rhode Island couldn’t be better.  Some of the best Tautog (blackfish) are caught September through November. Book your 6 Hour  Tautog Fishing Charter today!

The water temperature for is just right for Tautog Fishing now through December. As the water gets colder they go deeper. Come enjoy some of the greatest fishing "FALL TAUTOG FISHING!"

While the RI Striped Bass fishing regulations and possession limit over the last few years have been a concern for so many anglers, it does seem that there are more Striped Bass to catch in our Rhode Island Waters. Block Island Striped Bass Fishing is hot right now as the Striped Bass are gorging on sand eels which generates surface action for light tackle anglers. Clients aboard Fishing Charters RI are capitalizing on the numerous fishing techniques available this time of year. In addition, slot size fish of 28-31 inches are abundant now but that will probably change by July and beyond. Rhode Island Striped Bass fishing in the late summer typically produce Striped Bass ranging from 30 - 50 pounds which provide great action but do need to .........

When you look at all the comments left by our striped bass fishing charter clients it is easy to see that we are the: 

Best Rhode Island Striped Bass Fishing Charters

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