4/10/26 Salty Shoe

Fishing Report – April 10th

Freshwater Opens, Saltwater Wakes Up -- Get Geared Up Now

After a long winter, things are finally starting to happen. Trout season officially opens in Rhode Island this Saturday, and it is always one of the best weekends of the year to shake the rust off and get back on the water.

Freshwater

Rhode Island trout waters have been stocked ahead of opening day, and there should be plenty of fish spread throughout the state. Expect the more popular spots to get crowded early, especially with the weather looking decent. Opening day starts at 6 AM Saturday. See link for more details click here

We are fully stocked with everything you need for opening day:

• Nightcrawlers, Trout Worms, Meal Worms...
• PowerBait
• Hooks, sinkers, and bobbers
• Fresh line for your freshwater reels
• Spinners, spoons, and small trout tackle

Largemouth fishing has also been picking up. A few customers have gotten into some quality fish already, and this is one of the better times of year to target bigger bass. Many of the larger females are feeding up ahead of the spawn and can be found around the edges from deep to potential spawning areas.

Striped Bass

The saltwater season is not far away. Holdover bass have been active in rivers, backwaters, and salt ponds, and the herring runs are underway. We are still a little early for a big push of fresh migratory fish, but the first wave of schoolies should start showing over the next couple of weeks if we get some warmer weather. The cold winter may delay the migration slightly, but once water temperatures push toward 50 degrees things should happen quickly.
👉 Now is the time to prep your striper gear—don't get caught unready when the bite explodes.
Stop in for your Reel Respool or grab some early Striper lure favorites like:
Storm Wild Eye Swim Shad or Atom Atomizer.

Tautog

Tautog season is open, but it is still early. Water temperatures remain cold, so most fish are holding in deeper water and can be difficult to reach from shore. That said, if we get a few warmer days in a row it never hurts to get a line wet around deeper rocks, breachways, and jetties. The first few weeks are usually slow, but things can improve quickly once the water starts warming. Look for dandalines poping along the cost usually a telltale sign.
👉 Available in-store and online—grab them now and be ready when the bite improves.
MagicTail Tog Jigs Game Changer and Back Bay Series.

Looking Ahead

• Herring runs should continue to improve
• Holdover bass will stay active in rivers and ponds
• Fresh schoolie stripers should begin showing over the next couple of weeks
• Squid are not far off
• Trout opener should be busy, so get out early
• Big largemouth are feeding ahead of the spawn

Get Ready Now

This is one of the most exciting transitions of the fishing season—and it happens fast.

Stop by the shop to get dialed in, talk with our crew, and grab the latest gear
or
👉 Shop 24/7 online at www.breachwaybait.com

Good luck this weekend, enjoy opening day, and we'll see you at the shop.

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Hours this week
Today 9-6
Sat 6-6
Sun 6-5
Mon- Fri 9-6

Weekend Weather report
Fri 4/10: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt increasing to 10 to 13 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft. High of: 52 Low of: 38
Sat 4/11: NW wind 9 to 11 kt. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny. Seas 2 to 3 ft.High of: 60 Low of: 44
Sun 4/12: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 9 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas around 2 ft. High of: 52 Low of: 39