FishCondishNarragansett, RI Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Narragansett, RI fishing report
Narragansett Bay fishes like a textbook estuary — species stack up in a predictable sequence as water warms. Tautog and black sea bass hold on rocky structure year-round, with tog fishing toughest in summer heat and best in shoulder seasons. Striped bass push into the bay in spring chasing herring and mullet, then disperse to the surf beaches and breachways through summer. Fluke settle onto sandy bottom from late spring through early fall. Bluefish show up when bait is thick and can be anywhere. Weakfish and kingfish are intermittent — kingfish run the surf beaches on incoming tides in warmer months, while weakfish are never a sure thing but do appear in quieter estuary sections.
Fish moving tides hard — stripers and blues stack on the downcurrent side of rocky points and jetty ends during outgoing water. For tog and sea bass, chunk green crab or asian crab worked tight to the rocks on lighter sinker rigs. Fluke respond best to bucktail tipped with a Gulp strip drifted with the tide across sandy transitions near channel edges. Work surf beaches for stripers with soft plastics or bucktails on incoming tides, especially when wind is pushing water onto structure. Water temps below 55 degrees favor tog; above 65 means fluke are active. Clear water calls for lighter leaders.
Narragansett, RI tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Narragansett, RI is Watson Pier, Boston Neck (station 8454341), about 1.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.3 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 4:00 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:15 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 4:08 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:29 PM 3.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 4:29 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:56 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 4:47 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:13 PM 3.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 5:00 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:41 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 5:29 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 12:01 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 5:36 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:29 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 6:17 PM 0.5 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 12:53 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 6:20 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 1:21 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 7:20 PM 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 1:48 AM 3.1 ft▼ Low 7:15 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 2:17 PM 3.7 ft▼ Low 8:49 PM 0.7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 2:47 AM 3 ft▼ Low 8:20 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 3:20 PM 3.8 ft▼ Low 10:32 PM 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 3:53 AM 3 ft▼ Low 9:33 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 4:30 PM 3.9 ft▼ Low 11:40 PM 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 5:03 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 10:46 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:39 PM 4.1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 12:35 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 6:07 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 11:52 AM 0 ft▲ High 6:40 PM 4.3 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Narragansett, RI dashboard.
What's biting near Narragansett, RI
The species most likely to be feeding Narragansett Bay and the surf: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Narragansett, RI and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Narragansett, RI fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Narragansett, RI?
The species bite forecast for Narragansett, RI covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Narragansett, RI?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Narragansett, RI, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Narragansett, RI?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Narragansett Bay and the surf as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Narragansett, RI?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Narragansett, RI, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Narragansett, RI
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: