4/24/26 Something New!
Southern Rhode Island Fishing Report – April 24th
Something New
It was a cold week across southern Rhode Island, and the water temps have been slow to climb. We did see the first few fresh stripers show up, but numbers remain very light and fish are on the smaller side. Hopefully, things start to open up quickly in the coming week.
Freshwater
Trout fishing continues to be solid, with plenty of opportunities for anglers who are still getting out there. That said, attention is definitely starting to shift toward saltwater. Stop in for Night Crawlers, Trout Worms and Power Bait. Plenty in stock!
Largemouth bass fishing remains strong. Vegetation is beginning to pop, and fish are active and feeding. Herring have pushed into freshwater spawning grounds, with some still moving up through the rivers—always a good sign for what’s to come.
Striped Bass
The first few striped bass of the season have officially reached Rhode Island, though in very small numbers so far. We’re slightly behind where we’ve been in previous years, but this is typically the window when things begin to ramp up.
No worm hatches were observed this week. Timing-wise, this could actually set us up for one of the better hatches in recent years. In past seasons, a lot of worm activity happened before the main body of stripers arrived—this year could line things up much better. Definitely something to keep an eye on.
Stop in for your Reel Respool or grab some early Striper lure favorites like:
Al Gags Whip It Fish or Vudu Shad
Lure of the Week
Cody’s Customs Baits – Lil Slugger (Cinder Worm Imitation)
A really cool collaborative soft plastic designed specifically to imitate cinder worms.
Rigging options:
- Behind a floating egg or topwater lure
- As a fly substitute for fly setups
Available colors:
- Brick
- Cherry Seed
- Cinder
Tautog
The tog bite showed slight improvement this week, with most success coming from boats. The shore bite is still a bit slow.
With dandelions now popping, it’s only a matter of time before these fish push in tighter to shore to spawn.
Bait Talk:
- Clams and sandworms are solid choices this time of year, especially from shore
- Some old-school anglers swear tog have “soft lips” in the spring and prefer softer baits
- Personally, we still find green crabs work just as well
From shore—especially in heavier surf—clams and worms can give you confidence that your bait is staying on the hook.
We’re fully stocked with:
- Fresh green crabs, sandworms, and clams.
- Magic Tail Tog Jigs (Game Changer & Back Bay Series)
Get Ready Now
Now’s the time to get your gear dialed in:
- Check your line
- Swap out rusty hooks on plugs
- Make sure your reels are in good working order especially look at your line roller
Stop by the shop to talk fishing and gear up, or shop anytime online:
We’re open 7 days a week.
Shop Hours
- Saturday: 6–6
- Sunday: 6–5
- Monday–Friday: 8–6
Weekend Weather
Friday (4/24):
N winds 5–10 kt → S in the afternoon. Seas ~2 ft
High: 56° | Low: 42°
Saturday (4/25):
E winds 5–10 kt. Seas ~2 ft. Chance of showers
High: 50° | Low: 38°
Sunday (4/26):
E winds 5–10 kt. Seas 2–3 ft. Chance of showers
High: 54° | Low: 42°
Weekend Tides (Breachway)
Friday (4/24)
- Outgoing: 5:26 AM → 12:42 PM
- Incoming: 12:42 PM → 6:04
- Outgoing: 6:04 PM → 12:42 AM*
First Quarter
Saturday (4/25)
- Incoming: 12:42*AM → 6:34 AM
- Outgoing: 6:34 AM → 1:28 PM
- Incoming: 1:28 PM → 7:08 PM
- Outgoing: 7:08 PM → 1:52 AM* First Quarter
Sunday (4/26)
- Incoming: 1:52 AM → 7:41 AM
- Outgoing: 7:41 AM → 2:20 PM
- Incoming: 2:20 PM → 8:09 PM
- Waxing Gibbous
*Denotes after midnight (following day)
We’re close. Really close. One good push of warmer weather and things could change overnight.
Good luck this weekend and tight lines.
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