Travis E. Barao of East Providence has been appointed to the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council. He is one of three recreational representatives on the council and replaces Richard Hittinger, who reached his two-term limit. Three commercial fishing representatives and two scientists also serve on the council. The RIMFC makes… Continue reading
Summer flounder (fluke) fishing has been pretty good this year. “Fluke fishing along the southern coastal shore has been outstanding so far this season,” said Mike Wade of Watch Hill Outfitters in Westerly. Capt. Rick Bellavance, president of the RI Party & Charter Boat Association said, “Fluke, black sea bass,… Continue reading
This year, the minimum size for black sea bass in Rhode Island is 15 inches, last year it was 14. The first sub-period started June 24 and runs to Aug. 31 with a three fish/person/day limit. The second sub-period runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 with a seven fish/person/day… Continue reading
So you’re thinking about fishing. And that’s good. Fishermen know they’re not just casting a line or dropping a hook, but they are giving themselves some personal time. Fishing offers time to think and time to connect with nature, as well as with family and friends. Not many other sports… Continue reading
Coventry’s Mike Swain has nose for fish (6-9-2016) What time do you fish? Where are you fishing this this week? Are you leaving the dock at 5 a.m. or 6? These are the questions Mike Swain of Coventry hears often as his friends try to figure out what he is… Continue reading
Striped bass fishing still strong Live lining or fishing with chunks of Atlantic menhaden, day or night, has been the bait of choice for striped bass. ”We caught four nice stripers with Capt. Jack Sprengel of Warwick on East Coast Characters in the 20-pound range and one nearly 30-pounds fishing… Continue reading
Anglers catching large striped bass The striped bass fishing season in underway and there are some large bass being caught in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Expert angler Mike Swain of Coventry said he and his fishing partner, Jay Anctil (also from Coventry), boated two bass in the 25… Continue reading