I was told to cut up porgies, cover them in salt, and freeze them. Apparently it is striper candy. Anyone ever tried it? What does extra salt do to it?

I been digging the past few years in the S. County saltponds and estuaries. I rarely have a problem finding an abundance of clams. I mostly go to spots by accessible only by boat that have not been invaded by tourists. My problem is it seems I am missing the littleneck and topneck size clams. I can dig a good size pail of clams and maybe 1 in 15 is a littleneck. The others are all chowder size and cherrystones. I use a Ribb stainless rake. One would figure that where the large clams are found the juveniles would also be there but I am not seeing them. Are they deeper? What am i missing? Thanks

(Cross Post) from r/Rhode_Island

I am a Rhode Island born fishing enthusiast. I live on the MA/RI border, I frequently travel all over MA to fish. And am looking to expand into RI, I have ponds/lakes picked out from Gloucester to Kingstown. But have noticed that some do not have much information regarding publicly accessible boat ramps, or trails to fish from shore. Carr pond, and Hundred Acre Pond are some from Kingstown. If any of you on here are local, or know of locals who are willing to either let me pay them to use their land to launch my kayak or to just fish, or who have some insider info as to where I could possibly get in to these ponds please let me know.

I appreciate the support and insight I got on my last post, so coming back for more.

I've made the move to Newport and have started scouting possible fishing locations while I wait for my movers to bring my fishing gear. I was out at Sachuset point yesterday - looks great, though rocky. Same with Camp Cronin wall, which also looks like a lot of rock.

Any thoughts on, experience with, these locations?

Also, with all that rock, I'm guessing using chunk bait is especially a challenge.

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Hi all - I'm moving to Newport for a year and am looking forward to surfcasting. I have so many questions!

I recently visited Brenton Point during a reconnoiter of the town and didn't see anyone fishing off the point, though I did see a few people at King's Beach. Is the point not very good for fishing? Are there other areas you'd recommend for casting?

Also, do you recommend cut bait or lures? If the former, are there good bait shops for whatever the go-to bait is (bunker?).

My current rods are a 9' w/ spinning reel and two 14' with baitcasters (these latter two are rods I used when surfcasting in Namibia, where surf conditions require relatively heavy-duty gear). I assume all will work fine in RI.

Would welcome any pointers on where to get bait and where to cast.

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Hope everyone had a nice winter and is excited to get out there this spring. The last few nights, schoolies up to keeper size have been caught at night around Providence. Dark colored swimming plugs have been the ticket. The tog bite around the city has been kicking off as well, with numerous keepers being caught under the 195 bridge. The water is hovering around 50F after our big warm-up and migratory fish should start showing up any minute. I haven't seen any sea lice yet. Stay tight, stay safe!

-Darekta

Hey all, I know trout season opens tomorrow but I'd like to point out that it's supposed to be chilly, so I'd recommend you all stay home.

Thanks!

I am looking for some good fishing spots near Providence. I would prefer to fish out of the city. Hoping to get away a bit through fishing

We're new to the area and are looking for fishing spots in the Glocester / Smithfield area. Anyone have any recommendations?

Was rocking a 5in senko texas rigged just hitting up tight trying out my new pole. Was such a fun catch. Ran a couple times when it saw the boat. Wishing my scale battery wasn't dead lol. Nothing mind blowing but likely the biggest of year so far.

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A friend and I would like to get out in deeper water and catch some stripers. (Bonus would be if we can go out and see the windmills at Block Island) Can anyone recommend a good charter boat?

In light of recent events, I feel it is appropriate to remind everyone that safety should be our number 1 priority as fishermen.

Fishing, like all watersports carries a risk of water associated injury and drowning. While all locations are associated with risk, some locations are known to be more dangerous than others.

When fishing off a rock pile or Jetty NEVER FISH ALONE. Always wear sturdy, cleated boots or Korkers. Stay off dark colored rocks, as these rocks are often slippery or will become wet at high tide and never step on algae. Always bring a long armed net, or otherwise have a PLAN as to how you will land and unhook your fish. Do not wait until you have a 38" striper thrashing just to realize there is no safe way for you to get down to water level to it. If you are going to fish at night, only visit areas that you have seen during daylight and bring a strong headlamp. Remember, if it doesn't seem safe do not risk it.

When fishing a breachway, remember that the current will pick up significantly during changing tide phases and if you fall in you may be swept out to sea very quickly. This makes following jetty safety practices particularly important.

If you are going to fish on the rocky Narragansett coastline, remember to use extreme caution and never turn your back on the surf. Particularly on the rocky ledges near Hazard rock and Bass Rock. Never walk on the dark colored or algae covered rocks and do not attempt to climb onto Hazard Rock at low tide. There is a large underwater cave system under the ledges of hazard rock and if you get swept out by a large wave the next wave can and will wash you under into the caverns where you will be trapped. If you are swept out by a wave in this area attempt to swim out to the buoy and signal to shore for help. Do not attempt to climb back up onto the rocks and avoid the whitewater.

If you are fishing off conimicut point, don't go out onto the sandbar. If you do go out onto it, exercise extreme caution. At low tide, the sandbar will allow access almost all the way out to the lighthouse. However, the sand can be soft and it is very easy to take a step and suddenly sink 2-3 feet into the water. In addition, during the changing tides a strong undertoe current will develop which can wash an unsuspecting swimmer or fisherman out to sea. EVERY YEAR somebody is washed out here and there have been multiple drowning deaths off this sandbar over the past decade. Remember, if it seems risky stay on shore. No fish is worth your life.

Always remember, if you are wearing waders you must always use extreme caution about forging into water deeper than your waders. If you get water into your waders YOU WILL SINK and you will not be able to get them off to swim to safety if the water is over your head. NEVER wear waders when fishing from a kayak or boat. Never wear waders when fishing off a jetty or rockpile.

This isn't an exhaustive list and was never intended to be. You must your best judgement and remember to never take unnecessary risks. At the end of the day no fish is worth your life. If it seems unsafe, it probably is, and you should trust your gut. You may not fear the sea, but you should always respect it and its dangers.

Hello, I have not fished since I was in my teens (29 now) and want to give it a go. Going to buy some cheap gear to start. No not or anything.

What fish should I aim for to start? Trout? Bass? Being from North Carolina when I fished in my teens it was always largemouth bass and catfish (sadly catfish doesn’t seem to be a thing here).

I see the trout stock map but not sure of where accessible locations are on said map. I live in Warwick so closer the better but will travel.

Trout fishing is officially open and the stripers are just starting to migrate north with healthy schoolies being caught on the west wall.

Here's a to a great fishing season!

I live in Providence and fish the rivers around here all the time from shore. The amount of poaching I see is unbelievable. This spring I was chucking some soft plastics down by the hurricane barrier and a young Hispanic guy shows me his bucket with half a dozen 8in blackfish like it was some success. Today, I rode my bike down around the barrier and there was a whole Asian family (3 lines in the water) pulling up snapper bluefish one after another. Each had a bucket with 12+ snapper blues in it. I talked to the folks and told them the new 2020 regs (3 per person, no size limit) and they were respectful and packed up. I've seen shit like this happen more times than I can count and I'm truly sick of it. I love that people are here enjoying the water and getting tight on some fish. I understand for some of these folks this might be a legit protein source. But I can't just sit and watch as one of our beloved gamefish (love or hate um, they tug) gets poached right before my eyes knowing the population is suffering bigtime. I even told them if they targeted scup they could keep way more for the table!

Have any of you seen behavior like this? Please be good stewards and protect what fisheries we have left.

I called the RI DEM afterwards and they told me next time to stay put and report the crime while its happening, so officers can respond. RI DEM number for reporting is 401-222-3070.

We all know this fish and I'm curious what the real consensus is on it. I've eaten it and used it in multiple fish recipes and they all turned out excellent. It has a real firm and clean taste and texture in my honest opinion. I'm curious what my fellow anglers think. If you got a story or recipe let's hear it.

Hello fellow RI fishermen,

Today I took some friends and we hit the west wall of the point judith harbor of refuge.

We ended up collecting more litter than fish today, which is sad because historically this is a great spot. We found hundreds of yards of line discarded on the rocks of the jetty along with takeout containers where fishermen left behind the trash from their lunches.

I know most if not all of you are great about this but for anyone reading this, please take your litter home with you, especially fishing line which kills the sea birds we use to find fish schools. We are stewards of the environment and it’s our job to help preserve our waters for the next generation of fishermen.

Thanks and good luck!

Also looking for a place to go for my friend and I. Don't have a boat, so I gotta do shore fishing, and somewhere there's not gonna be a bunch of people would be pretty awesome, too.

I've got a couple poles, I've got a few lures, a spoon or two, some spinners, and some plastic worms, a frog or two, maybe a couple other odds and ends, and I've tried some live bait fishing, but I really just never have any luck. I don't really know what to use where and when I guess. I think in my whole life I've caught two too-small bass, and then one fairly large one that I somehow just happened to snag in a fin while reeling my line in one day.

Hi All, Where would you send a guy interested in catching some striped bass from shore with a fly rod? I have gear, but a little intimidated by surf fishing so maybe ponds would be better?

Welcome aboard!

You've found r/Rhody_Fishing, where RI redditors gather to discuss their latest catch, what's biting, and other local fishing news!

If you are a beginner, please check out the RI DEM Website for information on licenses, stocked ponds/lakes, and fishing permits. As well as guidelines for legal catches!

Pease follow the sitewide and posted subreddit rules (in the sidebar), and always be kind to your fellow locals.

General COVID-19 Guidelines (full list):

Important Safety Note: Fishing, like all watersports carries a risk of water associated injury and drowning. While all locations are associated with risk, some locations are known to be more dangerous than others.

When fishing off a rock pile or Jetty NEVER FISH ALONE. Always wear sturdy, cleated boots or Korkers. Stay off dark colored rocks, as these rocks are often slippery or will become wet at high tide and never step on algae. Always bring a long armed net, or otherwise have a PLAN as to how you will land and unhook your fish. Do not wait until you have a 38" striper thrashing just to realize there is no safe way for you to get down to water level to it. If you are going to fish at night, only visit areas that you have seen during daylight and bring a strong headlamp. Remember, if it doesn't seem safe do not risk it.

When fishing a breachway, remember that the current will pick up significantly during changing tide phases and if you fall in you may be swept out to sea very quickly. This makes following jetty safety practices particularly important.

If you are going to fish on the rocky Narragansett coastline, remember to use EXTREME caution and never turn your back on the surf. Particularly on the rocky ledges near Hazard rock and Bass Rock. Never walk on the dark colored or algae covered rocks and do not attempt to climb onto Hazard Rock at low tide. There is a large underwater cave system under the ledges of hazard rock and if you get swept out by a large wave the next wave can and will wash you under into the caverns where you will be trapped. If you are swept out by a wave in this area attempt to swim out to the buoy and signal to shore for help. Do not attempt to climb back up onto the rocks and avoid the whitewater.

If you are fishing off conimicut point, don't go out onto the sandbar. If you do go out onto it, exercise extreme caution. At low tide, the sandbar will allow access almost all the way out to the lighthouse. However, the sand can be soft and it is very easy to take a step and suddenly sink 2-3 feet into the water. In addition, during the changing tides a strong undertoe current will develop which can wash an unsuspecting swimmer or fisherman out to sea. EVERY YEAR somebody is washed out here and there have been multiple drowning deaths off this sandbar over the past decade. Remember, if it seems risky stay on shore. No fish is worth your life.

Always remember, if you are wearing waders you must always use extreme caution about forging into water deeper than your waders. If you get water into your waders YOU WILL SINK and you will not be able to get them off to swim to safety. NEVER wear waders when fishing from a kayak or boat. Never wear waders when fishing off a jetty or rockpile.

Thank you! and as always, tight lines and fair winds!