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Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a religious dissenter who sought refuge from persecution in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Williams named the area "Providence" as he believed that God had provided him with a safe haven. Fishing has played an important role in the history of Providence, Rhode Island since its founding in the 17th century. With a location at the head of Narragansett Bay provided access to abundant seafood, including cod, haddock, flounder, and shellfish, which were an important source of food and trade.
In the 19th century, Providence became a major center of the fishing industry, with its harbor serving as a hub for the processing, preservation, and distribution of fish caught in the waters of the North Atlantic. During this time, many immigrants from Portugal, Italy, and other countries came to Providence to work in the fishing industry, and their influence can still be seen in the culture and cuisine today. As the fishing industry declined in the mid-20th century, many of the fishing families turned to other industries such as jewelry manufacturing. Despite this decline, fishing remains an important part of Providence history and identity, and the city continues to have a thriving seafood industry that supports local restaurants and markets. Today, Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island, known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and vibrant arts scene.
There are many types of fish you can catch from inshore Providence fishing, including Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, and Striped Bass. Nearshore fishing trips could produce Bluefin Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Mackerel, or Tautog. Fishing offshore of Providence can produce Cod, Haddock, and Pollock on bottom, and further off in the deep you can catch Barrelfish, Blueline Tilefish, Golden Tilefish, Swordfish, and Wreckfish. Trolling offshore in the warmer months one might catch Dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi), Wahoo, White Marlin, and Yellowfin Tuna.
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Mediocre Fishing Continues; Numbers Way Down I landed this decent one a couple of nights ago in a backwater location. Overall there are a lot less stripers around this year but there are some quality fish. As we head
Back in the Kayak Back in the kayak and catching! I took the kayak out in 'Gansett Bay several times in the last week. I was mostly fishing skinny backwaters and taking a finesse approach whe
Going Finesse in Skinny Water The Albie Snax mounted on a BKK Titan Rider hook was a hot lure last evening. My son Jon and I went out last evening in an off the beaten path location in Narragansett Bay.
Inconsistent Jon Pickering holds a slot fish that was taken from shore. These larger fish have been hanging around places that have schools of menhaden. The fish was released in good s
Good but not Great; First Overslot Landed! I landed this hefty overslot last evening in the Bay. Here's the scoop on the latest striper fishing. It's been good but not great. The fish are now spread out along the oc
First BLUEFISH of the Year Surprise surprise! I landed my first bluefish of the year this evening along the oceanfront. The fish about 6 lbs. hit a NLBN paddle tail that was intended for a striper.
Photo of the Day- FIRST KEEPER Got my first keeper of the year. Yup it's early but they are around! This one fell for a Slug-go and hit right at dark. And surprise it was caught in the Bay!
It's a START! I landed decent numbers of schoolies that had lice on them tonight. The migration has arrived. I landed one lone fish a scout about a week ago along the oceanfront. In my m
First One Landed! It's the first one from the oceanfront for me this year. Expect good numbers of them in the coming week. I landed my first striper of the year from the oceanfront today a f
Coming Attractions They should be here within a couple of weeks! A new season is almost here. Within a couple of weeks migrating stripers will hit the oceanfront and that will commence the sp
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