How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Newport, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Newport, Rhode Island is one of New England’s premier saltwater fishing destinations, with quick access to Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and offshore canyons. Anglers come to Newport for world-class striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and tuna fishing, plus consistent inshore and surf action from spring through late fall. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:404,597 kmProximity:2.6 %
Moon Phases for Newport
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minor Time:12:54 am - 02:54 am
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major Time:08:45 am - 10:45 am
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minor Time:04:37 pm - 06:37 pm
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major Time:09:13 pm - 11:13 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Newport
Newport, Rhode Island fishing is defined by its rugged Atlantic coastline, classic New England harbors, and quick runs to deep, productive water. The city sits at the mouth of Narragansett Bay, giving anglers options from protected inshore structure to open-ocean rips and offshore canyon trips. Whether you’re casting from the rocks at Brenton Point, drifting for fluke off Castle Hill, or running offshore for tuna, Newport offers a diverse, season-long fishery.
Seasonal patterns drive most tactics around Newport. In April and May, early striped bass and schoolie bluefish push into Narragansett Bay, keying on sand eels and bunker. This is prime time for smaller soft plastics, 3–5 inch paddle tails, and light bucktails in the upper bay and around bridge pilings. By late May through June, larger migratory stripers move onto the oceanfront. Night tides along the Cliff Walk rock fields, Sachuest (Second Beach) area, and Brenton Point can produce quality fish on eels, large soft plastics, metal-lip swimmers, and needlefish plugs.
Summer brings bottom fishing into its prime. From June through September, target fluke and black sea bass on the reefs and humps outside Newport Harbor, along the edges of Narragansett Bay’s channels, and off Castle Hill and Gooseberry Island. Drift bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp or squid strips, keeping them just ticking bottom. Switch to hi-low rigs with 3–6 oz sinkers for mixed-bag action on scup, sea bass, and the occasional fluke over rock piles and wrecks. Focus on moving water and depth transitions of 40–80 feet for the best results.
Fall is arguably the most exciting season. From September into November, Newport’s oceanfront sees intense albie and bonito feeds, along with heavy striper and bluefish blitzes. Work outflows, current rips, and points where bait is trapped against the shoreline. For false albacore and bonito, use small epoxy jigs, metal, and slim profile soft plastics on light spinning gear, casting ahead of moving feeds and retrieving fast and steady. For stripers and bluefish, tie on metal, pencil poppers, or larger soft plastics, and fish the edges of bait schools at dawn and dusk.
Habitat and structure are key around Newport. Rocky shorelines, submerged boulders, and kelp beds dominate the ocean side, holding stripers, tog, and sea bass. Inside the bay, channels, ledges, bridge pilings, and man-made structure concentrate bait and predators. Use a sounder to locate breaks, humps, and rock clusters, then mark productive drifts and repeat them carefully. For tautog, anchor precisely over rock piles in 15–40 feet and fish green crabs or Asian crabs on simple bottom rigs with just enough weight to hold.
Techniques and tactical tips vary with conditions. In clear, calm water, downsize leaders (15–20 lb fluorocarbon for schoolie stripers and albies) and use more natural colors. In rough seas or low light, step up to 30–40 lb leaders, bigger profiles, and louder plugs. Pay close attention to tide: in most Newport spots, moving water—especially the first two hours of incoming or outgoing—outperforms slack. Wind direction matters from shore; a light onshore or quartering breeze stacks bait against the rocks and beaches, while strong southwesterlies can dirty the water and push fish off the edge.
Boaters launching from Newport benefit from short runs to productive areas: Brenton Reef, Castle Hill, Beavertail just across the bay, and mid-bay structure are all within reach. Offshore, summer into early fall offers chances at bluefin and yellowfin tuna, mahi, and sharks on the lumps and canyons south of Rhode Island. Trolling spreader bars, casting stickbaits to surface feeds, and chunking on temperature breaks are all viable strategies when pelagics move in.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newport area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.
Coney Island Wharf (historical) - 0.98745730588km , Greene Line Wharf (historical) - 1.14198666427km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Miami Beach Marina - 6.56566710964km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 10 main harbours in this area.
Idlewile Marina - 5.07418853903km, Adams Marina - 5.3987393299km, Yacht Haven Marina - 5.40270200837km, Four Seasons Marina - 5.80437615381km, Bridgeview Harbor - 6.54185942138km, Miami Beach Marina - 6.56566710964km, Wewes Boat Harbor - 6.85382672176km, Twentyfirst Century Boat Harbor - 8.53054031963km, Washington Marina - 9.35144566185km, Andersons Ferry Marina - 11.37071228088km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Newport. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Licking River - 0.67293686151km , Coney Island Wharf (historical) - 0.98745730588km , Greene Line Wharf (historical) - 1.14198666427km , Threemile Creek - 4.50600404593km , Idlewile Marina - 5.07418853903km , Adams Marina - 5.3987393299km , Yacht Haven Marina - 5.40270200837km , Little Miami River - 5.62988595955km , Pleasant Run Creek - 5.71170943046km , Four Seasons Marina - 5.80437615381km , Banklick Creek - 6.52271500837km , Bridgeview Harbor - 6.54185942138km , Miami Beach Marina - 6.56566710964km , Bold Face Creek - 6.78003149528km , Wewes Boat Harbor - 6.85382672176km , Horse Branch - 7.11812263676km , Apple Hill Farm Lake Dam - 7.60485521263km , Clough Creek - 7.69085239131km , Hatchers Run - 8.40676959561km , Twentyfirst Century Boat Harbor - 8.53054031963km , Duck Creek - 8.55439169082km , Strauch Island - 8.84959399416km , DeCoursey Creek - 9.16621795046km , Lake Louise Dam - 9.26214611542km , Fourmile Lake Dam - 9.26525892041km , Holds Branch - 9.30434745786km , Flehers Run - 9.32399843213km , Washington Marina - 9.35144566185km , Pooles Creek - 9.88928232767km , Uhl Creek - 10.96096853966km , Chippy Run - 11.19020717864km , Andersons Ferry Marina - 11.37071228088km , Shepherd Creek - 11.52794542229km , Gray Creek - 11.56621571054km , Wayman Branch - 11.74712071812km , Bruce Creek - 11.82651700232km , Cabin Run - 11.88981054594km , Owl Creek - 11.92710626866km , Dam Number Three - 12.4111927741km , Dam Number 3 - 12.46005144601km
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