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5/25/25 Fishbrella!
Have you ever wondered how fish react to the rain? While each species might experience it differently, we know that rainfall significantly impacts their environment. Rain can decrease water clarity due to runoff and increase turbulence, which in turn brings more oxygen into the water. These conditions can actually make fish feel safer, and for predatory species, this can lead to increased feeding activity.
Here in New England, northeaster storms are known to bring heavy rain and wind along the coast. These onshore winds can push large schools of baitfish closer to shore. The resulting churned-up water can create excellent feeding opportunities for striped bass and bluefish, making them more aggressive. I shouldn't count out fluke and black seabass I just don't catch myself out on a boat in these conditions.
Despite the recent rainy weather, it looks like we're in for a change at the end of this weekend, with Sunday and Monday shaping up to be much nicer.
Just a reminder that black sea bass season opened yesterday, May 22nd, and blackfish season closes on May 31st. You can find the complete 2025 saltwater fishing regulations at the attached link. https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/marine-fisheries/marine-fisheries-minimum-sizes-possession-limits
We've been hearing more reports of blackfish, with many undersized fish but also the occasional larger one. The shore bite seems to be improving as the water continues to warm. Fluke fishing appears similar, with a good number of smaller fish around. If you're trying to target larger fluke, increasing the size of your bait can sometimes help you avoid the smaller ones. Best bite coming from 30-40'.
Striped bass fishing remains productive, with a good variety of sizes being caught. The worm hatch seems to have slowed down this week, likely until we get some more sunshine. Bluefish are still present, and there have been reports of some good-sized ones. Observing what they are spitting out can give you valuable insight into their current food source.
Finally, squid reports continue to be excellent, and bunker are still abundant in the bay. We've even seen a few schools of bunker moving around the south shore this past week.
Happy fishing this weekend!
Weekend Weather report:
Friday 5/23: W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 2 ft at 4 seconds. Cloudy High of: 55 Low of: 47
Saturday 5/24:W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Mostly Cloudy High of: 64 Low of: 48
Sunday 5/25: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Mostly Cloudy High of: 64 Low of: 49
Monday 5/26 - Happy Memorial Day - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Mostly Sunny High of: 66 Low of: 51
Saturday 5/24:W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Mostly Cloudy High of: 64 Low of: 48
Sunday 5/25: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Mostly Cloudy High of: 64 Low of: 49
Monday 5/26 - Happy Memorial Day - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Mostly Sunny High of: 66 Low of: 51
Breachway Tides:
Friday Outgoing from 8:15 A.M. till 2:00 P.M., Incoming from 2:30 P.M. Till 8:45 P.M Outgoing 9:15
Saturday: Till 2:00 A.M., Incoming 2:30 A.M. till 7:45 A.M., Outgoing 8:15 A.M. till 3:00 P.M., Incoming 3:55 p.m. till 10:15 P.M., Outgoing 10:45 P.M. till
Sunday: 3:00 A.M., Incoming 3:30 a.m. till 9:30 a.m., Outgoing 10:00 A.M. Till 3:45 p.m., Incoming 4:15 pm till 10:15 pm, Outgoing 10:45 pm till
Monday: 4:00 am, Incoming 4:35 am, till 10:15 pm Outgoing 10:45 till 4:30 pm Incoming 5 pm till 11 pm
Shop Hours This Week:
Friday 7:30-6
Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7-6
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30-5:30
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