Fishing Charters in Newport

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Newport?

Some of the best rated guides in Newport are: Mama Tried Sportfishing Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures Bingo Sportfishing

Q: What are the top fishing types in Newport?

Some of the best trip types in Newport are: Offshore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Inshore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Newport?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Newport are: American Yellow Perch Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Cod Atlantic Sailfish Barndoor Skate Black Marlin Black Sea Bass Blue Marlin Bluefin Tuna Bluefish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Newport

Newport: 3 fishing charters available

5.0 • Morehead City, NC

Mama Tried Sportfishing

Starting at $1,500

2 Trips Available

4.8 • Newport, RI

Rhode Island Kayak Fishing Adventures

3 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Top Species

American Yellow Perch

Species Name: Perca Flavescens

Habitat: River, Lake, Backcountry

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Atlantic Bonito

Species Name: Sarda Sarda

Habitat: Nearshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 12 lbs.

Atlantic Cod

Species Name: Gadus Morhua

Habitat: Offshore, Ocean Floor

Weight: 4 - 103 lbs.

Atlantic Sailfish

Species Name: Istiophorus Albicans

Habitat: Offshore, Nearshore

Weight: 50 - 142 lbs.

Barndoor Skate

Species Name: Dipturus Laevis

Habitat: Onshore, Offshore, Ocean Floor, Continental Shelves

Weight: 4 - 44 lbs.

Black Marlin

Species Name: Istiompax Indica

Habitat: Offshore, Warm Water

Weight: 300 - 1560 lbs.

Black Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Offshore, Onshore, Nearshore, Wreck, Reef

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Blue Marlin

Species Name: Makaira Nigricans

Habitat: Offshore, Open Water

Weight: 200 - 400 lbs.

Bluefin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Thynnus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 200 - 600 lbs.

Bluefish

Species Name: Pomatomus Saltatrix

Habitat: Nearshore, Onshore

Weight: 3 - 15 lbs.

Common Carp

Species Name: Cyprinus Carpio

Habitat: River, Lake, Backcountry

Weight: 5 - 100 lbs.

Crappie

Species Name: Pomoxis Nigromaculatus

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 0 - 5 lbs.

Flying Gurnard

Species Name: Dactylopterus Volitans

Habitat: Reefs

Weight: 3 - 4 lbs.

Gag Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Microlepis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 50 lbs.

Grey Triggerfish

Species Name: Balistes Capriscus

Habitat: Inshore, offshore

Weight: 11 - 13 lbs.

Gulf Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Jordani

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Rocky Reef

Weight: 72 - 200 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Largemouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Nigricans

Habitat: Lake, Pond, Rivers

Weight: 2 - 22 lbs.

Lingcod

Species Name: Ophiodon Elongatus

Habitat: Onshore

Weight: 25 - 85 lbs.

Little Tunny

Species Name: Euthynnus Alletteratus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Species Name: Coryphaena Hippurus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 15 - 30 lbs.

Northern Pike

Species Name: Esox Lucius

Habitat: Onshore

Weight: 2 - 34 lbs.

Picked Dogfish

Species Name: Squalus Acanthias

Habitat: Inshore, Offshore

Weight: 16 lbs.

Pike-Perch

Species Name: Sander Lucioperca

Habitat: Rivers, Lakes

Weight: 1 - 11 lbs.

Scup

Species Name: Stenotomus Chrysops

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef

Weight: 2 - 4 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Smallmouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Dolomieu

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Southern Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Lethostigma

Habitat: Onshore, Inshore, Channels, Rivers

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spanish Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Maculatus

Habitat: offshore, onshore, nearshore

Weight: 8 - 120 lbs.

Striped Bass

Species Name: Morone Saxatilis

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore

Weight: 10 - 81 lbs.

Summer Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Dentatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 1 - 5 lbs.

Tautog

Species Name: Tautoga Onitis

Habitat: rocky outcrops, boulders, jetties

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Wahoo Fish

Species Name: Acanthocybium Solandri

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 15 - 184 lbs.

White Weakfish

Species Name: Atractoscion Nobilis

Habitat: Offshore, Nearshore, Coral Reefs, Estuaries, Bays, Kelp Forests

Weight: 7 - 88 lbs.

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Newport

5.0 • Morehead City, NC

Mama Tried Sportfishing

2 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

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