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Fishing in Newport, RI

Rhode Island, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Newport spots deliver

Top fish species in Newport

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped bass
Striped bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Yellow perch

New Bedford Reservoir

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Yellow perch

New Bedford Reservoir

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Atlantic bluefin tuna

Stonewall Pond

75 in · 300 lb

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Largemouth bass

The Farms at Indian Pond (Weir Village North Pond)

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Atlantic mackerel

Newport County Coast

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Hickory shad

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Tautog

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Chain pickerel

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Golden rainbow trout

15 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Black sea bass

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About Newport fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 22,227 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,296 catches for Striped bass, and 3,563 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Newport

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Rhode Island can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Newport fishing

Anglers in Newport, RI recommend these top fishing spots: Newport County Coast, Washington County Coast, Buzzards Bay, Sawdy Pond, and South Watuppa Pond.
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22.6 miles away

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22.9 miles away

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24.7 miles away

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