Fishing in Portsmouth, RI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

Anglers in Portsmouth , RI recommend these top fishing spots: Newport County Coast , Washington County Coast , Buzzards Bay , Cook Pond , Sawdy Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Portsmouth?

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth , RI : Largemouth bass - 38,868 reported catches Bluegill - 6,042 reported catches Striped bass - 5,946 reported catches Chain pickerel - 5,796 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,847 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Portsmouth fishing reports?

The latest Portsmouth , RI fishing reports are: @WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass . @WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass . @WillD5812 reported a nice Atlantic bonito . @WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass . @joseph-maggiacomo reported a nice Northern pike at Slack Reservoir . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Portsmouth?

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Rhode Island, United States

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Top fish species in Portsmouth

Latest Portsmouth fishing reports

Striped bass

40 in · 30 lb

Striped bass

length · weight

Atlantic bonito

length · weight

Striped bass

34 in · 25 lb

Northern pike

Slack Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Manchester Pond Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Nippenicket

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Manchester Pond Reservoir

12 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Cunliff Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Manchester Pond Reservoir

13 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Portsmouth

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 August 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

See here for site specific regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°35′31.9″N 71°16′28.2″W

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FAQ about Portsmouth fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

Anglers in Portsmouth, RI recommend these top fishing spots: Newport County Coast, Washington County Coast, Buzzards Bay, Cook Pond, and Sawdy Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Portsmouth?

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth, RI:

Largemouth bass - 38,868 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,042 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,946 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 5,796 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,847 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Portsmouth fishing reports?

The latest Portsmouth, RI fishing reports are:

@WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass.
@WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass.
@WillD5812 reported a nice Atlantic bonito.
@WillD5812 reported a nice Striped bass.
@joseph-maggiacomo reported a nice Northern pike at Slack Reservoir.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Portsmouth?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Portsmouth, RI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: