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Planning your next fishing trip in Providence, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • 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.

Providence, Rhode Island offers anglers a unique mix of urban and saltwater fishing, with easy access to Narragansett Bay, the Providence River, and nearby freshwater ponds. From striped bass and bluefish in the Providence Harbor to stocked trout and warmwater species inland, the city supports year-round opportunities for shore, kayak, and small-boat anglers. Whether you’re casting from public piers or probing back-bay structure, Providence is a productive and convenient New England fishing hub. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Providence include: Narragansett Bay, Providence River, Conimicut Point, Seekonk River, Providence Harbor, Rocky Point, India Point, Sabin Point, Olney Pond, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:10 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    81%
  • Waning Gibbous - 81% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~9 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    389,716 km
    Proximity:
    37.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Providence
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:13 am - 05:13 am
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    08:41 am - 10:41 am
  • major Time:
    03:23 pm - 05:23 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:06 pm - 12:06 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 81% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 4 Jul 23:44 • 41.824, -71.413

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 4 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 13 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:42 am 11:43 am 04:45 pm 11:57 pm AM PM 4.17 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 04:42 am 0.39 ft
high 11:43 am 4.07 ft
low 04:45 pm 0.66 ft
high 11:57 pm 4.17 ft
Tide Coefficient at 11:43 am is 111
Tide Coefficient at 11:57 pm is 115
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 4.33 ft , Coeff: 123
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 4.07 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 4.17 ft , Coeff: 115
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 4.17 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.75 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 4.3 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.85 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.9 ft , Coeff: 103
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 131
low: , 0.92 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.84 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 138
low: , 0.92 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 3.84 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 4.82 ft , Coeff: 146
low: , 0.79 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 3.9 ft , Coeff: 103
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 5.09 ft , Coeff: 158
low: , 0.59 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Providence

Fishing in Providence, RI is driven by its position at the head of Narragansett Bay, where the Providence and Seekonk Rivers funnel baitfish and gamefish into a relatively compact, accessible area. Urban shorelines, bridge pilings, and channel edges hold striped bass, bluefish, scup, and flounder, while short drives put you on productive ponds and small lakes for bass, trout, and panfish. The mix of brackish and freshwater means there is almost always something in season.

Spring is prime time in the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. As water temps climb into the low 50s, migratory striped bass push in behind schools of river herring and menhaden. Focus on current seams and structure around India Point, the Washington Bridge, and channel bends south toward Narragansett Bay. Casting 4–7 inch soft plastics on jig heads, unweighted paddletails, and small swimmers at dawn and dusk is highly effective. In stained water, choose darker baits and add scent. This is also a good period to try shad darts and small spoons for American and hickory shad when they run upriver.

By summer, the bite spreads out across Upper Narragansett Bay. Early and late in the day, working topwater plugs or metal spoons along rip lines and dock edges can draw explosive strikes from schoolie stripers and bluefish. During bright sun, shift deeper: vertical jig bucktails along channel drops, bridge pilings, and rock piles south of the city. Around rocky edges and hard bottom, black sea bass and scup respond well to squid strips or clam on high–low rigs. If you’re shore-bound, target piers, public access along India Point Park, and any spot with current and depth change; cast up-current and let your rig swing naturally.

Fall is arguably the best season for Providence saltwater fishing. Cooling water concentrates bait, and stripers and blues feed aggressively in the rivers and upper bay. Watch for bird activity and surface busts in Providence Harbor and around the river mouths. Casting metals, epoxy jigs, and swimming plugs that match local bait size will keep you on fish. Night fishing can be exceptional; work soft plastics slowly through lit bridge shadows and marina outflows, keeping contact with the bottom and pausing often—many hits come on the drop.

In winter, open-water options shrink, but hardy anglers still find occasional holdover striped bass in the Providence and Seekonk Rivers by fishing deep, slow-moving jigs and small soft plastics in the warmest part of the day. Meanwhile, freshwater becomes the more consistent play. Nearby ponds and small reservoirs around Providence hold largemouth bass, chain pickerel, perch, crappie, and panfish. Downsize to small jigs tipped with soft plastics or live bait, and work them painstakingly slowly near bottom structure.

Freshwater around Providence offers four-season variety. Local ponds often receive trout in spring and fall; cast inline spinners, small spoons, or drift natural baits under a float along drop-offs and inflow areas. For warmwater species, focus on weedlines, submerged timber, and rocky points. In summer, fish topwater frogs and buzzbaits at first light for largemouth bass, then switch to Texas-rigged soft plastics or jigs worked along deeper edges once the sun is up. Panfish respond reliably to small jigs and pieces of worm suspended under a float—great for quick local action.

Across all of Providence’s waters, success hinges on aligning your approach with tide, current, and light. Prioritize moving water, adjust lure profile to water clarity and baitfish size, and pay attention to subtle structure like edges of channels, bridge shadow lines, and transition zones between rock, mud, and grass. The city’s compact layout means you can quickly shift between spots, so stay mobile until you find actively feeding fish.

The Best Fishing Spots around Providence

Narragansett Bay

The centerpiece of coastal fishing near Providence, Narragansett Bay offers productive action for striped bass, bluefish, scup, tautog, and summer flounder, with spring menhaden schools drawing big bass and fall runs concentrating fish along channel edges and structure; access ranges from public ramps to shoreline spots, and working rips, ledges, and bridge pylons around Providence River, Conimicut Point, and the mid-bay islands is especially popular.

Providence River

A tidal estuary feeding the bay, the Providence River shines in spring and fall when striped bass push on menhaden schools, with bluefish, scup, and occasional weakfish mixed in; anglers troll or live-line along shipping channels and the hurricane barrier while shore casters work piers and bulkheads near Providence Harbor and India Point during moving tides.

Conimicut Point

Jutting into the mouth of the Providence River, Conimicut Point is a classic current-swept spot where shore and small-boat anglers target striped bass, bluefish, and scup; the nearby bars, rips, and the approach to Conimicut Light fish well on tidal exchanges, and many anglers hop between here and Narragansett Bay channel edges for fluke and early tautog.

Seekonk River

Flowing between Providence and East Providence, the Seekonk River offers accessible tidal fishing for striped bass (especially schoolies and spring run fish), bluefish, and scup, with shore access at parks and bridges and small-craft opportunities along marsh edges and drop-offs; anglers often pair it with nearby Providence River and Sabin Point when bait pushes upriver.

Providence Harbor

Sheltered but lively, Providence Harbor holds striped bass on structure, pilings, and channel seams, with bluefish blitzes when bait stacks and reliable scup around rocky edges; boaters drift or troll the shipping lanes while shore anglers fish bulkheads near downtown and the hurricane barrier, often timing efforts with the exchange between Providence River and Narragansett Bay.

Rocky Point

A well-known shoreline along Warwick’s coast, Rocky Point offers mixed structure for scup, tautog, and striped bass, with seasonal bluefish and fluke nearby; shore anglers fish jetties and rock edges, while small boats and kayaks work close to the boulder fields and move across to Conimicut Point or out into Narragansett Bay with the tide.

India Point

At the head of the harbor, India Point is a convenient urban shoreline where anglers target schoolie to slot striped bass, scup, and seasonal bluefish, especially at dawn, dusk, and during tide changes; it’s a popular spot to intercept bait-driven bass pushing between Seekonk River and Providence River along bridges and riprap.

Sabin Point

Protruding into the Seekonk, Sabin Point gives shore anglers a prime angle on moving water, producing striped bass, scup, and sporadic bluefish, with nighttime tides and bait schools driving the best action; many anglers hop between here, India Point, and Providence Harbor to follow the bite as conditions shift.

Olney Pond

Set in Lincoln Woods just north of Providence, Olney Pond is a popular freshwater option with stocked trout in spring and fall, plus resident largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish; small boats and kayaks probe coves and weedlines while shore anglers work access points, often pairing a visit with other nearby waters like Turner Reservoir.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Providence 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.

Tillinghast Wharf (historical) - 1.31211707523km , Hackers Wharf (historical) - 1.35471041373km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Providence. 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.

Moshassuck River - 0.28610820355km , Forestack Meadow (historical) - 0.82328267668km , Fox Point Hurricane Barrier - 1.28587202547km , Mile End Cove - 1.2981513251km , Tillinghast Wharf (historical) - 1.31211707523km , Hackers Wharf (historical) - 1.35471041373km , Pleasant Valley Stream - 1.41792238205km , Woonasquatucket River - 1.50482040926km , Seekonk River - 1.52061344483km , Providence River - 1.52061344483km , Providence Harbor - 1.91941863141km , Cat Swamp (historical) - 2.26531951971km , Gingerbread Island - 2.27178402723km , Burges Cove - 2.31073231558km , Long Pond (historical) - 2.34792031936km , Pancake Island - 2.35077443374km , Round Cove - 2.54485552343km , Corliss Cove - 2.75271373282km , Benedict Pond (historical) - 2.86634927618km , Sassafras Cove - 2.98242820362km , York Pond - 3.04107335454km , Baileys Lower Cove - 3.21519511503km , Whortleberry Island - 3.31192807357km , Baileys Upper Cove - 3.40774165352km , Canada Upper Pond Dam - 3.59909104248km , Mashapaug Pond - 3.71848587699km , Metacomet Brook - 3.75340897333km , Tongue Pond - 3.79217463554km , Ten Mile River - 3.91932167121km , Great Swamp (historical) - 3.98076686335km , Watchemoket Cove - 4.1150944979km , Polo Lake - 4.12940916795km , Omega Pond Dam - 4.29057552195km , Flower Island - 4.29887402345km , Spectacle Pond - 4.48250342908km , Beverage Brook - 4.57466876311km , Roosevelt Lake - 4.58787036118km , Star Island - 4.75712439484km , Cranberry Island - 4.77542189814km , Edgewood Lake - 4.82334044617km

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