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Fishing in Newport East, RI

Rhode Island, United States

Best fishing spots in Newport East, RI

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Newport County Coast

Rhode Island, United States

4.8
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Washington County Coast

Rhode Island, United States

4.6
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Buzzards Bay

Massachusetts, United States

4.8
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Cook Pond

Massachusetts, United States

3.6
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Sawdy Pond

Massachusetts, United States

4.6
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South Watuppa Pond

Massachusetts, United States

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Stafford Pond

Rhode Island, United States

4.0
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Bristol County Coast (RI)

Rhode Island, United States

4.4
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Quequechan River

Massachusetts, United States

3.9
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Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond)

Rhode Island, United States

4.2
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Top fish species in Newport East

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

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

James V. Turner Reservoir

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Striped bass

Kickamuit River

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Rainbow trout

Olney Pond

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Black crappie

John L Curran Upper Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Edgewood Lake

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Rainbow trout

Watchaug Pond

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Striped bass

Bristol County Coast (RI)

36 in · 25 lb

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About Newport East fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Newport East, Rhode Island. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 29,505 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,086 catches for Striped bass, and 4,347 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Newport East

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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5

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°30′56.9″N 71°17′16.1″W
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FAQ about Newport East fishing

Anglers in Newport East, RI recommend these top fishing spots: Newport County Coast, Washington County Coast, Buzzards Bay, Cook Pond, and Sawdy Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Newport East, RI:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Newport East, RI was a 10 ft / 29.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @drewhasson at Wood River (RI) on July 20, 2016.
The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Newport East, RI was a 6 ft / 55 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryahbutti at Washington County Coast on August 23, 2022.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Newport East, RI was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Thecatcherofchunks at Dexter Pond on August 3, 2019.

Other cities near Newport East

Middletown

0.6 miles away

Newport

3.0 miles away

Melville

3.1 miles away

Portsmouth

5.3 miles away

Tiverton

8.7 miles away

North Kingstown

9.8 miles away

Narragansett

11.0 miles away

Narragansett Pier

11.1 miles away

Bristol

11.6 miles away

Westport

11.7 miles away

Kingston

12.5 miles away

North Westport

13.9 miles away

East Greenwich

14.0 miles away

South Kingstown

14.1 miles away

Warwick

15.2 miles away

Ocean Grove

15.2 miles away

Barrington

15.8 miles away

Dartmouth

16.5 miles away

Fall River

16.7 miles away

Somerset

16.8 miles away

Swansea

17.1 miles away

West Warwick

17.3 miles away

Smith Mills

17.6 miles away

Bliss Corner

18.9 miles away

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