7/3/26 Red White & Golden Sea Bream
Southern Rhode Island Fishing Report – July 3rd
Red White & Golden Sea Bream
It's hot, the water's warming, and the fishing has been living up to the summer hype. Fluke finally broke loose this week with a lot of customers putting their first keepers of the season in the cooler. Tuna reports continue to build every day, and striped bass fishing remains steady from local reefs to Block Island.
Striped Bass
The bite has remained consistently good on the local reefs, along the South Shore, and around Block Island. Mackerel have been loaded up, making live bait one of the most reliable ways to hook quality fish. Live eels continue to be a top producer, while rigged plastic eels, Gravity Tackle Eels, Docs, and large swimbaits have all been producing.
Early morning, after dark, and tide changes continue to be the best windows. If you're throwing artificial lures, don't be afraid to slow your retrieve. With so much bait around, sometimes a natural presentation is all it takes to get bit.
The ponds have slowed some compared to earlier in the spring, but the incoming tide continues to push bait into the channels and draw bass in to feed. Temps back in the pond pushed almost 90 yesterday. More fish are being seen then caught and there are plenty of large fish to be seen.
Bluefish
Bluefish continue to patrol the reefs, beaches, and rips in good numbers. The numbers have dropped since the spring but there are still some around.
Tuna
The offshore season is just getting started, and the grounds are looking excellent. Sand eels are loaded up, and there is a healthy mix of school fish and giants already showing. Large numbers of fish have been seen crashing bait and launching completely airborne.
Trolling and jigging continue to be the top producers, but keep a spinning rod rigged with a stickbait or topwater. When tuna suddenly explode on the surface, being ready can be the difference between watching the show and hooking up.
Fluke
The fluke bite finally took off this week after a delayed start. Plenty of customers landed their first keepers of the season, and don't be afraid to fish shallow. A surprising number of quality fish are coming from only 20–35 feet of water.
Fish the shallow structure early before sliding deeper later in the day.
Black Sea Bass
Sea bass continue to pick up the slack for bottom fishermen. The majority of fish being caught are keeper size, with many quality knotheads mixed in.
Hard bottom, reefs, and rock piles have been producing the best action. Jigs continue to out fish traditional bait rigs, and if you're targeting fluke, don't be surprised when a big sea bass beats them to your bait.
🔥 Lure of the Week – Gravity Tackle GT Eels (10% Off)
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Their elongated profile creates a natural presentation whether retrieved steadily, jigged, or fished on a weighted hook or jighead.
Why We Like Them
- Extremely realistic eel profile
- Excellent around reefs, rips, breachways, and Block Island
- Deadly on large striped bass
- Color-shifting finishes become even more effective at dawn, dusk, overcast conditions, and at night
- Available in:
- 13.5"
- 9"
👉 10% Off This Week
What's on the Menu?
The bait is absolutely loaded right now.
- Squid remain in good numbers.
- Mackerel continue to be easy to find.
- Sand eels are piled up along beaches and reefs.
- Mummichogs ("mummies") continue filling the salt ponds.
If you're wondering why the fishing has been so good lately, just look at what's swimming around. Match the hatch whenever possible and you'll dramatically improve your odds.
Did You Know?
FDA Approves Marketing of Scup as "Golden Sea Bream"
One of Rhode Island's favorite fish just received a new official market name.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Golden Sea Bream as an acceptable market name for Scup (Porgy).
The change was made to help better market one of the Northeast's most abundant and sustainable seafood species. Many believe consumers will be more willing to order "Golden Sea Bream" than "Scup," much like Patagonian Toothfish became far more popular after being renamed Chilean Sea Bass.
The effort was championed by Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner and supported by the regional commercial fishing industry.
Scup have long been one of Rhode Island's best eating fish, offering firm white meat with a mild, sweet flavor that's excellent grilled, baked, or fried.
Whether the new name catches on or not, one thing hasn't changed—they're still one of the tastiest fish swimming in Rhode Island waters.
We're fully stocked with:
👉 Live eels
👉 Fresh mackerel
👉 Sandworms
👉 Bunker
👉 Squid
👉 Clams
Get Ready Now
The offshore season is here. Make sure your gear is ready before leaving the dock.
- Check your drag.
- Inspect leaders and knots.
- Replace worn jigs and terminal tackle.
- Inspect rod guides for chips or cracks.
- Clean and lubricate your reels.
- Keep a spinning rod ready—you never know when tuna or blitzing bass will pop up.
Stop by the shop or shop anytime online:
We're open 7 days a week.
Shop Hours
Monday–Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekend Weather
Friday (7/3)
Wind: W 5–10 kt, becoming SW 10–15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
Seas: 2–3 ft
Wave Detail: SW 3 ft @ 6 sec • SE 1 ft @ 9 sec
🌡️ High: 93° | Low: 74°
Saturday (7/4) 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth!
Wind: W 5–10 kt, becoming SW 10–15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
Seas: 2–3 ft
Wave Detail: SW 3 ft @ 5 sec • SE 1 ft @ 9 sec
Chance of afternoon showers.
🌡️ High: 89° | Low: 74°
Sunday (7/5)
Wind: N 5–10 kt, becoming SE during the afternoon
Seas: Around 2 ft
Wave Detail: S 2 ft @ 6 sec • SE 1 ft @ 9 sec
🌡️ High: 80° | Low: 67°
Weekend Tides (Breachway Flow)
Friday (7/3)
Outgoing: 1:59 PM → 7:42 PM
Incoming: 7:42 PM → 2:02 AM*
Saturday (7/4)
Outgoing: 2:02 AM → 8:11 AM
Incoming: 8:11 AM → 2:36 PM
Outgoing: 2:36 PM → 8:23 PM
Incoming: 8:23 PM → 2:43 AM*
Sunday (7/5)
Outgoing: 2:43 AM → 8:41 AM
Incoming: 8:41 AM → 3:18 PM
Outgoing: 3:18 PM → 9:10 PM
*Denotes after midnight (following day)
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!
Whether you're chasing stripers at sunrise, filling the cooler with fluke, running offshore for tuna, or spending the evening watching fireworks with family and friends, we hope everyone has a safe and memorable holiday weekend.
Take a kid fishing, wear your life jacket, respect fellow boaters, and enjoy everything Southern Rhode Island has to offer.
🔥 It's on. Get out there and get tight.
Good luck this weekend and tight lines! 🇺🇸🎣
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