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Block Island Fishing

Block Island Fishing

Block Island, named after the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block in 1614, is an island off the state of Rhode Island. During the end of the last ice age, receding glaciers formed this island. Block Island fishing has a long history here, beginning with the Niantic people fishing for sustenance. Two historic lighthouses are on the island, both Block Island North Light and Block Island Southeast Light guide ships away from the rocky coastline. With lots of rocky bottom, reefs, and shipwrecks around the area, Block Island fishing is worth checking out.

Bodies of water you can fish from Block Island include the Block Island Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Salt Pond. Block Island fishing from the shore delivers bluefish, Cod, Cunner, Mackerel, Spiny Dogfish, Striped Bass and Flounder. Fly fishing and surfcasting are popular activities on the sandy beaches and along the rocky coastline. Offshore, you will find opportunities to catch Black Sea Bass, Tautog, and Sharks, Tuna can also be found nearshore and offshore much of the year.

An astounding 1,142-pound, 12-ounce Bluefin Tuna was caught at Block Island in 1981. It holds the Rhode Island state record for this species. Other record Rhode Island catches from Block Island include a 77-pound, 6.4-ounce Striped Bass; a 2,909-pound Shark and a 14-pound, seven-ounce Green Bonito.



Block Island Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Block Island, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Scup

  2. Scup

    There is a 16.18% catch rate for Scup, based on 1439 Scup counted.

    Block Island Scup Counts Chart
    Scup

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND SCUP COUNTS CHART


  3. Winter Flounder

  4. Winter Flounder

    There is a 15.92% catch rate for Winter Flounder, based on 1416 Winter Flounder counted.

    Block Island Winter Flounder Counts Chart
    Winter

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND WINTER FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


  5. Blue Shark

  6. Blue Shark

    There is a 14.5% catch rate for Blue Shark, based on 1289 Blue Shark counted.

    Block Island Blue Shark Counts Chart
    Blue

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND BLUE SHARK COUNTS CHART


  7. Flounder

  8. Flounder

    There is a 11.54% catch rate for Flounder, based on 1026 Flounder counted.

    Block Island Flounder Counts Chart
    Flounder

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


  9. Black Sea Bass

  10. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 7.96% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 708 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Block Island Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


  11. Bluefish

  12. Bluefish

    There is a 6.2% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 551 Bluefish counted.

    Block Island Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  13. Silver Hake

  14. Silver Hake

    There is a 5.93% catch rate for Silver Hake, based on 527 Silver Hake counted.

    Block Island Silver Hake Counts Chart
    Silver

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND SILVER HAKE COUNTS CHART


  15. Striped Bass

  16. Striped Bass

    There is a 4.51% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 401 Striped Bass counted.

    Block Island Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  17. Atlantic Mackerel

  18. Atlantic Mackerel

    There is a 4.01% catch rate for Atlantic Mackerel, based on 357 Atlantic Mackerel counted.

    Block Island Atlantic Mackerel Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND ATLANTIC MACKEREL COUNTS CHART


  19. Fourspot Flounder

  20. Fourspot Flounder

    There is a 3.77% catch rate for Fourspot Flounder, based on 335 Fourspot Flounder counted.

    Block Island Fourspot Flounder Counts Chart
    Fourspot

    ENLARGE BLOCK ISLAND FOURSPOT FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 35 species of fish and 8892 fish counted for July around Block Island.

To date, there are 179 species of fish and a total of 2834438 fish counted for Block Island and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1874 (150 years).

Last Update: 7/1/2024 5:43:21 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Block Island are the following:

  1. Out Cartwright


  2. BUTTERFISH HOLE


  3. Ryans Horn
    Ryans Horn


  4. Kirk Rock
    Kirk Rock


  5. Montauk Shoal
    Montauk Shoal


  6. Inner Cartwright


  7. Habbs Ledge West side of Butterfish hole


  8. wreck_11298
    Source NOAA AWOIS


  9. Jennies Horn


  10. Sharks Ledge


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Top Block Island Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Breachway Bait & Tackle
    We offer salt & fresh water tackle, kayak, canoe, and paddle board rental. Frozen and live bait, propane, & ice. Please stop in and check us out. Fish on!

  2. Galilee Bait and Tackle
    Full service saltwater bait & taclke, custom rods & rods repairs, fly fishing supplies kayak fishing charters.

  3. Snug Harbor Marina
    ONE STOP SALTWATER FISHING SHOP Shop is OPEN.401-783-7766. Inshore+offshore fishing tackle&bait. Valvtect Marine Gas & Diesel. www.snugharbormarina.com

  4. Block Island Fishworks
    We are the Block Island headquarters for everything fishing - light tackle, fly fishing, surf casting & offshore. Fishing charters and guide services. Kayak and paddle board rentals available. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

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Top Block Island Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Aces Wild Fishing Charters
    Aces Wild is a Rhode Island Fishing charter boat that can accommodate 6 people. We can be chartered for 1/2 day or full day Charters. We fish for all species, including striped bass, tautog, bluefish, sea bass, and much more!

  2. Jackhammer Fishing Charters


  3. C-Devil II Sportfishing Inc.
    Come fish aboard the C-Devil II or Lil’ Devil. We are dedicated to providing our clients with a first class fishing service. Bring your family, friends or business associates for a memorable day of fishing. We are full time fisherman. Rhode Island F

  4. Block Island Sport Fishing Charters


  5. Adventure Rhode Island Fishing Charters


  6. L'il Toot Charters Inc.
    For the thrill and excitement of Salt Water Fishing at its best. We have been taking people out on the water for a great day of fishing in comfort for 33 yrs.

  7. Drifter Charters
    he original Drifter is one of the top Striper fishing charter boats in RI. The Drifter is a 37’ custom built sport fisherman designed and built for your safety and comfort. This premiere RI striped bass charter boat is powered with a 460 h.p turbo ch

  8. Reel to Reel Sportfishing
    At Reel to Reel Sportfishing Charters we offer Rhode Island fishing charters and deep sea fishing at it's finest. Fluke to tuna. We offer our fishing charters some of the best striped bass fishing in the world.Our location is the closest port to

  9. Snowfly Block Island Fishing Charters


  10. Miller Time Sportfishing Charters


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Top Block Island Marinas

  1. Snug Harbor Marina
    ONE STOP SALTWATER FISHING SHOP Shop is OPEN.401-783-7766. Inshore+offshore fishing tackle&bait. Valvtect Marine Gas & Diesel. www.snugharbormarina.com

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