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Notable Catches

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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Lindsay Spiewak

continues a generational tradition of fall tautog fishing with mother Candy and daughter Lilly.

Three generations of recreational anglers aboard a fishing boat holding tautog during a family fall fishing trip in Rhode Island coastal waters.
Lindsay Spiewak goes fall tautog fishing alongside her mother, Candy, and daughter, Lilly, during a family saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island.

Jason Anctil

shows off his personal best grey triggerfish caught off Narragansett.

Jason Anctil holding a large gray triggerfish aboard a boat during a recreational saltwater fishing trip off the coast of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Jason Anctil proudly displays his personal best gray triggerfish caught while recreational fishing off Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Shauna Matoian

made the most of a serene Providence River sunset trip, reeling in this nice striped bass off Gaspee Point.

Shauna Matoian holding a large striped bass aboard a boat during a sunset fishing trip on the Providence River near Gaspee Point in Rhode Island.
A striped bass catch caps off an evening fishing trip on the Providence River as Shauna Matoian enjoys calm waters and colorful sunset views near Gaspee Point.

Benny Desmond

landed this beautiful bluefish off Newport.

Young angler Benny Desmond holding a large bluefish aboard a recreational fishing boat near Newport, Rhode Island.
A successful day on the water near Newport ends with young angler Benny Desmond proudly showing off an impressive bluefish catch aboard a recreational fishing boat.

Keri Doire

with her first fish of the season: a 29 inch summer flounder!

Keri Doire holding a large summer flounder aboard a recreational fishing boat during a saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island.
Keri Doire celebrates the start of fishing season with an impressive 29-inch summer flounder caught while fishing Rhode Island coastal waters.

Landon Karol

caught this late-summer false albacore while casting into a bait blitz with an epoxy jig.

Young angler Landon Karol smiling while holding a false albacore aboard a recreational fishing boat during a Rhode Island saltwater fishing trip.
Landon Karol reels in a false albacore during an exciting late-summer fishing trip, showcasing the fast-paced action of Rhode Island’s coastal sport fishing season.

Sam Costa

had a successful day tuna fishing with his family on a charter out of Galilee.

Sam Costa holding a large tuna aboard a charter fishing boat during an offshore recreational fishing trip out of Galilee, Rhode Island.
A memorable offshore fishing trip out of Galilee led to an impressive tuna catch as Sam Costa enjoyed a day on the water with family aboard a charter boat.

Dan Northup

had a great family adventure fishing for striped bass from shore in North Kingstown.

Dan Northup and two children holding a striped bass during a family shoreline fishing trip in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
A shoreline fishing trip in North Kingstown turns into a memorable family outing as Dan Northup and his children celebrate a striped bass catch together along the Rhode Island coast.

Kenny Pierce

fought hard to land this huge clearnose skate from his kayak while fishing with light tackle north of the Newport Bridge.

Kenny Pierce holding a large clearnose skate while kayak fishing with light tackle near the Newport Bridge in Rhode Island.
Kayak angler Kenny Pierce lands an impressive clearnose skate while fishing the waters north of the Newport Bridge with light tackle gear.

Vincie Brown

says goodbye to a small black sea bass so it can grow up and she can catch it next year!

Young angler Vincie Brown releasing a small black sea bass aboard a recreational fishing boat during a Rhode Island saltwater fishing trip.
Vincie Brown practices responsible catch-and-release fishing by sending a young black sea bass back into the water to grow for future fishing seasons.

Party & Charter Boat Notable Catches

Archangel

One of eight schoolie striped bass that future captain Kylan Jax helped land in Narragansett Bay.

Adult and child aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a large striped bass during a family saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island coastal waters.
A proud young angler and family member celebrate a successful day on the water with a striped bass catch during a Rhode Island recreational fishing adventure.

C-Devil II

Capt. Kelly Smith led his customers to some nice big black sea bass off Block Island.

Angler aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a large black sea bass during an offshore saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island waters.
An angler proudly displays a trophy-sized black sea bass caught during a recreational fishing trip off the Rhode Island coast.

BragaBoutIt

John Migliori shows off a big white-chin tautog caught on BragaBoutIt Charters.

Angler holding a large tautog aboard a recreational fishing boat during a saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island coastal waters.
An impressive tautog catch is displayed aboard a Rhode Island fishing boat, showcasing one of the region’s most popular bottom fishing species for recreational anglers.

Get The Net

Captain Tom Malone shows off a humphead black sea bass caught near Prudence Island.

Angler aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a large black sea bass with raised spiny dorsal fins during a Rhode Island saltwater fishing trip.
A recreational angler proudly displays a trophy black sea bass caught while fishing Rhode Island coastal waters, highlighting the region’s popular offshore fishing opportunities.

Frances Fleet

Marco Imbeault won the pool with these doormat summer flounder.

Angler standing aboard a recreational fishing boat holding two large summer flounder during an offshore fishing trip in Rhode Island coastal waters.
A successful day on the water results in two impressive summer flounder catches during a Rhode Island recreational saltwater fishing trip.

Priority II

This nice sized Atlantic bonito was caught in early July off Block Island.

Angler aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a bonito with dark horizontal stripes during a Rhode Island offshore saltwater fishing trip.
A recreational angler proudly displays a bonito catch while fishing offshore in Rhode Island waters, showcasing the fast-moving coastal sport fish popular with saltwater anglers.

RI Kayak Fishing Adventures

Dustin Stevens shows off this 10.5 pound tautog that won him The Fisherman Magazine's Coastal Kayak Clash tournament.

Kayak angler holding a large tautog while seated in an orange fishing kayak during a recreational saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island waters.
A kayak angler celebrates an impressive tautog catch while fishing Rhode Island coastal waters, highlighting the growing popularity of kayak saltwater fishing adventures.

Big Game

Angler Bill Mussig and friends show off two large Mahi Mahi caught offshore.

Group of recreational anglers aboard a fishing boat holding two brightly colored mahi-mahi during an offshore saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island waters.
A successful offshore fishing trip results in two vibrant mahi-mahi catches as a group of anglers celebrate their day on the water off the Rhode Island coast.

Maridee

Denise Hall landed this 52-inch bluefin tuna on the 4th of July while trolling a green Sterling Tackle spreader bar!

Two anglers aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a massive tuna during an offshore saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island waters.
A pair of offshore anglers celebrate landing an impressive tuna catch while fishing the productive Atlantic waters off the Rhode Island coast.

Ohana

Luke Taylor shows off one of several striped bass caught on a trip off Jamestown.

Angler aboard a recreational fishing boat holding a large striped bass during a calm-water saltwater fishing trip in Rhode Island coastal waters.
A recreational angler proudly displays a striped bass catch while fishing offshore in Rhode Island waters, one of the region’s most sought-after saltwater game fish.