10/10/25 Togtober

The next couple of days look great on the water, so take advantage before the weekend blow. Saturday night into Sunday will bring strong winds and rough seas, but that pre-storm window could produce some epic feeds—especially for the surf crowd.

Striped Bass

Bass fishing has been solid across southern Rhode Island, with the beach bite picking up steam. Some stretches are hotter than others, so keep an eye on the wind—it’ll tell you where the bait (and the fish) are stacking up.

The breachways have been producing, particularly at night, with some bonus morning action. Inside the ponds, the incoming tide has been most productive. Keep in mind the shallow pond water temperatures fluctuate quickly this time of year—warming during the day and dropping fast at night—often dipping below open ocean temps. Glide and jerkbaits have been the top producers lately.
Yo-Zuri Hydro Twitchbait

Bluefish

Bluefish are still hanging around in good numbers, and the snappers have grown up. They’re notorious right now for clipping tails off soft plastics, so rig accordingly. Some larger blues are coming from out front, taking a mix of topwater lures. Breachway Bomber

Albies

False albacore have been active this week—plenty of airborne sightings—but the shore bite for both albies and bones has been hit or miss. If you can sneak out before the storm rolls in, it could turn on.

Hot bait: Bet on Baggs! Joebaggs Peanut Bunker Resin Jigs

Tautog (Blackfish)

Tog fishing has been mixed, but most anglers are finding at least a few. Bigger fish are showing up more regularly. Don’t overlook the small, scattered structure just off the main reefs—you’d be surprised what’s hiding there.

Must-Haves:

• Fresh green crabs (in stock daily)
• Heavy jigs and rigs built for sticky bottom

Weekend Weather

Friday 10/10:
NE winds 5–10 kt → SE in the afternoon. Seas ~2 ft.
High: 59° | Low: 40°

Saturday 10/11:
SE winds 5 kt → E in the afternoon. Seas 1–2 ft.
High: 65° | Low: 54°

Sunday 10/12:
NE winds 25–30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6–9 ft and building. Showers, 1–3 nm visibility.
High: 62° | Low: 56°

Monday - Thursday 7-6