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Fishing in Block Island, Rhode Island
Block Island's boulder fields and tide rips make it one of the most storied striped bass grounds in the Northeast, with Southwest Ledge giving up trophy fish every June and July. Late summer brings bonito and false albacore crashing bait around the island, with fluke and sea bass filling the sandy edges in between.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Block Island →Best time to fish
May–October (trophy bass June–July, albies September–October)
Where fish hold
Southwest Ledge, the North Rip, boulder fields tight to the beaches, and sandy drifts for fluke on the flatter edges
What you can catch in Block Island
Tactics & tides
Night charters drift live eels over Southwest Ledge for the biggest bass, while daytime trips jig the rips and cast small metals and epoxy jigs to bonito and albie blitzes in the fall.
Strong currents sweep the ledges and rips — captains plan drifts around the tide turn, and the rips fish best on running water.
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Fishing in Block Island: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Block Island?
Popular targets in Block Island include Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Black Sea Bass, and 3 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Block Island?
The prime season is May–October (trophy bass June–July, albies September–October). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Strong currents sweep the ledges and rips — captains plan drifts around the tide turn, and the rips fish best on running water.
Where should you fish in Block Island?
Focus on Southwest Ledge, the North Rip, boulder fields tight to the beaches, and sandy drifts for fluke on the flatter edges. Night charters drift live eels over Southwest Ledge for the biggest bass, while daytime trips jig the rips and cast small metals and epoxy jigs to bonito and albie blitzes in the fall.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Block Island?
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