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Rye Fishing

Rye Fishing

Rye is a town on the Atlantic Coast that has a long history of fishing. Portuguese fishermen started fishing in the area in the 1500s. The first permanent settlement in the area was set up in 1623. By the 1700s, Rye was prosperous through providing dried fish to countries in Europe. There are eight islands off of the coast, where Native Americans liked to fish as well. These islands are about 10 miles from the coast. Once a railroad was constructed in the 1840s, Rye became a popular tourist destination because of the easier access to the town. Many people considered it a first-class summer resort throughout the Victorian era, and it remains a popular fishing destination on the east coast.

Rye fishing is known for excellent Bluefin Tuna fishing in the warmer months with many of them up to 1000 pounds. Inshore fishing around Rye can produce lots of Atlantic Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, Red Drum. Spanish Mackerel, and Striped Bass, Black Sea Bass, Cod, Haddock, and Pollock are popular targets on bottom nearshore. Offshore in the Atlantic Ocean there are many species of Tuna, including Albacore (Longfin Tuna), Big Eye Tuna, Little Tunny (False Albacore), and Yellowfin Tuna. There are also Blue Marlin, Dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi), Swordfish, and Wahoo.



Rye Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Rye, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Atlantic Mackerel

  2. Atlantic Mackerel

    There is a 31.82% catch rate for Atlantic Mackerel, based on 51755 Atlantic Mackerel counted.

    Rye Atlantic Mackerel Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE RYE ATLANTIC MACKEREL COUNTS CHART


  3. Striped Bass

  4. Striped Bass

    There is a 18.48% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 30056 Striped Bass counted.

    Rye Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE RYE STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Haddock

  6. Haddock

    There is a 11.4% catch rate for Haddock, based on 18541 Haddock counted.

    Rye Haddock Counts Chart
    Haddock

    ENLARGE RYE HADDOCK COUNTS CHART


  7. Pollock

  8. Pollock

    There is a 10.17% catch rate for Pollock, based on 16543 Pollock counted.

    Rye Pollock Counts Chart
    Pollock

    ENLARGE RYE POLLOCK COUNTS CHART


  9. Atlantic Cod

  10. Atlantic Cod

    There is a 10.03% catch rate for Atlantic Cod, based on 16312 Atlantic Cod counted.

    Rye Atlantic Cod Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE RYE ATLANTIC COD COUNTS CHART


  11. Spiny Dogfish

  12. Spiny Dogfish

    There is a 4.78% catch rate for Spiny Dogfish, based on 7769 Spiny Dogfish counted.

    Rye Spiny Dogfish Counts Chart
    Spiny

    ENLARGE RYE SPINY DOGFISH COUNTS CHART


  13. Atlantic Menhaden

  14. Atlantic Menhaden

    There is a 2.31% catch rate for Atlantic Menhaden, based on 3761 Atlantic Menhaden counted.

    Rye Atlantic Menhaden Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE RYE ATLANTIC MENHADEN COUNTS CHART


  15. Atlantic Herring

  16. Atlantic Herring

    There is a 1.28% catch rate for Atlantic Herring, based on 2087 Atlantic Herring counted.

    Rye Atlantic Herring Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE RYE ATLANTIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  17. Bluefish

  18. Bluefish

    There is a 1.15% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 1878 Bluefish counted.

    Rye Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE RYE BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Winter Flounder

  20. Winter Flounder

    There is a 1.07% catch rate for Winter Flounder, based on 1747 Winter Flounder counted.

    Rye Winter Flounder Counts Chart
    Winter

    ENLARGE RYE WINTER FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 109 species of fish and 162669 fish counted for July around Rye.

To date, there are 165 species of fish and a total of 1328752 fish counted for Rye and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1790 (234 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 6:51:51 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 Rye are the following:

  1. Tuna Hole


  2. Rock Piles


  3. Cheesefactory Pond


  4. Saturday Night Ledge


  5. Shag Rock


  6. RTs Spot


  7. IPS-039


  8. wreck-9439


  9. Whaleback Reef


  10. South Rock


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Top Rye Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Surfland Bait & Tackle
    Our bait is brought in fresh nearly every day. We sell clams suitable for your own consumption, not just the fish. When fresh bait is scarce we have lots of frozen as well. We'll send you out with the best stuff.

  2. Crossroads Bait and Tackle


  3. Eldredge Bros Fly Shop


  4. Bridge Road Bait & Tackle
    Your Massachusetts Official Weigh Station and best place to purchase all your fresh and saltwater bait and tackle at the best prices.

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Top Rye Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing
    We specialize in personalized, small group sportfishing charters for trophy striped bass, shark, and bluefin tuna. Consistently catching trophy fish requires specialized techniques, top quality tackle, intimate knowledge of the grounds, and persevera

  2. Clandestino Fishing charters
    Come aboard and catch your dream fish. I will provide the Tartar sauce. Full amenities and comfortable 35' Duffy, will make your trip a memorable one.

  3. Captain's Fishing Parties
    "Family owned and operated for over 39 years "....Captain's Fishing Parties and Cruise Newburyport are standing by ready to serve you.

  4. G Cove Charters LLC


  5. Kelly Ann Fishing Charters


  6. Mistie C Charters
    6 passanger fishing charters from Newburyport MA. Clean, fast, comfortable. Experienced Capt and crew, all gear included. We fish for cod, haddock, striped bass, bluefish, mackerel, flounder. Families welcome, private toilet and bunks below. 30 ye

  7. Rocky Point Fishing Charters


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