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Providence Fishing

Providence Fishing

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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*** 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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Top Providence Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Providence are the following:

  1. wreck-6282


  2. Hilton Head Reef Barge


  3. wreck-6278


  4. wreck-6357


  5. Nebraska Shoal


  6. wreck-6322


  7. Boat Ramp


  8. Cormorant Reef No 1


  9. Bluefish9


  10. wreck-3063


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Latest Providence Fishing Reports

  • Dreadfully Poor for this Time of Year
     The fishing along the RI oceanfront continues to be poor. Those abundant schoolies along with the bait we had earlier in the month have moved on. Now it's a matter of waitin


  • Frank Daignault the Passing of a Legend
      Here are just a couple of Frank's books. He was a prolific big striper hunter writer and lecturer. He had a profound affect on surf  fishing for striped bass that carries o


  • In a Lull OR Nearing the End?
    This was Charlestown Breachway late in the day this afternoon.  Not a  soul there not a soul along the beach. That says it all. Suddenly the striper fishing along the oceanfr


  • A Glut of Small Ones
      There has been a glut of schoolies along the RI oceanfront in the last couple of weeks. Here is one of many that I landed this afternoon. All year I have been writing on th


  • It's been a long times since I've caught one of these.....
    I landed this weakfish or squeteague a couple of nights ago.  It's been decades since I've caught one. I also saw others caught. Yes they are around. This one was caught on a


  • Hot Stuff
      This was the hot ticket in the last two days when stripers were feeding on peanut bunker. The glut of small stripers continues unabated.  I hit a massive blitz of them toda


  • Loads of Small Stripers; Tons of Small Bait
      I landed this hefty schoolie today on a bucktail jig. There have been big numbers of small bass in the last few days along the oceanfront. The good times are rolling at the


  • Photo of the Day- Slug-go Scores After Dark
      I landed this 30 inch striper last night after dark.  I have been getting some decent fish lately at night and all the action has come on the Slug-go.                      


  • Chubbies Putting on a Show
      Chub mackerel have been around in good numbers this week.  I've caught good numbers on a  3-inch NLBN paddle tail. Although we usually see these fish in September the chub


  • WILD Outing- Stripers on Top Bonito Below
      Good size stripers were on the prowl in recent days. The float and fly was the ticket. It's been a wild couple of days for me as I have been chasing down big blitzes of fis


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Top Providence Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Beavertail Rod And Reel


  2. Acme Tackle Co Inc


  3. Lucky Bait and Tackle


  4. Oceanstate Tackle
    Ocean State Tackle RI's source for bait and tackle. Voted best Fishing Gear in RI by RI Monthly Magazine. RI's largest St Croix Rod and Okuma reel dealer. Late Night Bait and Tackle

  5. Gibbs Lures Inc


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Top Providence Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Captain Sheriff's Fishing Charters
    From the novice angler, to the experienced fisherman seeking big game species, Rhode Island has it all and fishing RI with CAPTAIN SHERIFF’S FISHING CHARTERS is the ticket to that experience. Whether in the calm protected waters of Narragansett Bay,

  2. Patterson Guide Service
    The goal of Patterson Guide Service is to provide you with a Narragansett Bay & Rhode Island Sound fishing adventure you will never forget! I take the necessary steps to ensure that every trip is enjoyable, educational and of course, full of act

  3. Cast a Fly Charters


  4. On The Rocks Charters
    Fly fishing and light tackle fishing, located in RI fish from Newport to Block Island.

  5. East Coast Charters (Sport Fishing)
    We specialize in light tackle fishing with artificals for huge fish as well as Extreme Japanese style Jig and Pop. We do not troll wire, its not our style. We will utilize natural baits, like live-lining baitfish in shallow water or rigging cutbaits

  6. Sea Hawk Charter Inc


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