We still have a lot of larger holdover striped bass in the 20- and 30-plus-inch range in the area. These are the fish that decided not to migrate south and ‘hold over’ here for the winter …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/18/23
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If you are a woman, and think you want to learn how to fly fish, now is the time to give it a try at the Women’s Introductory Fly Fishing Clinic, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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9/12/23
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Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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3/28/23
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The spring migration run of striped bass will soon be underway. The water temperatures off Narragansett at press time was 41 degrees. Traditionally 55 degrees is the temperature when the fish are …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/2/24
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has completed the second phase of a two-year project to develop an evaluation model on the operational costs of on-demand fishing gear technology …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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8/7/23
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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced its winter season of outdoor programs, from fly tying to wild game cooking classes. The Aquatic Resource Education, Hunter …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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11/14/23
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Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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12/5/23
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Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by a shark before it is landed, is an increasing source of human and wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. This summer and …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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1/30/24
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“Fisheries Economics of the U.S.,” released by NOAA Fisheries, shows recreational fishing in 2022 (the most recent data available) had a dramatic increase compared to 2021. In an advisory …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/23/24
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If you are fortunate enough to catch a striped bass in the allowable slot size of 28” to less than 31”, and plan to keep and eat it, here are some tips on how to preserve and cook the …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/20/23
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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced spring programs scheduled to connect Rhode Islanders with our state’s beautiful natural resources. From vernal pool night to …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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2/20/24
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Freshwater and saltwater fishing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are outstanding. Both trout and salmon fishing in stocked ponds is particularly good with an explosive largemouth bass …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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5/2/23
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Fall is a great time to fish, and it is getting better every day.
Last week the tuna bite for school tuna was outstanding. Reports had as many as 40 school tuna being caught and released by one …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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10/10/23
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Fishing for tautog (also called black fish) has been outstanding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The fish are abundant and quite large.
Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, …
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By. Capt. Dave Monti
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11/7/23
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Striped bass , bluefish and false albacore. East End Eddie Doherty, Cape Cod Canal fishing expert and author, said, “Experienced surf rat Andrew Kuznarowis from Centerville had a very …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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9/5/23
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As scientists around the world sound the alarm about record sea surface temperatures, a new experimental NOAA forecast system predicts that half of the global ocean may experience marine heatwave …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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7/11/23
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The Rhody Fly Rodders, the oldest chartered saltwater fly club in America, is holding a 60th Anniversary Banquet Celebration Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m.at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 84 Inman …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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1/9/24
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The excitement was building outside the New England Saltwater Fishing Show exhibition hall at the Rhode Island Convention Center earlier this month as hundreds of anglers waited in line for the show …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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3/21/23
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Black sea bass are fun to catch and great to eat. The Rhode Island state record for black sea bass is 26”, about 8 pounds, 7.25 ounces.
The minimum size for black sea bass will likely be …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/11/23
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The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 11, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence.
If you like to fish on the salt, you are in for a big treat. …
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3/5/24
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Currently, the striped bass regulations from last year are still in effect, meaning Rhode Island and Massachusetts anglers can retain one fish between 28” and 35” until the new …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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5/16/23
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Atlantic Herring numbers are down — way down. According to NOAA Fisheries, the stock is overfished. In 2022, overall commercial landings totaled 9.3 million pounds. By comparison, a decade …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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3/26/24
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I have made a lot of friends fishing but have made just as many at coffee shops. Sorry to say my coffee friend Marc passed away Saturday after fighting pancreatic cancer for over a year. Fishing …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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11/28/23
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Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching in or near the water to bring in …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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8/29/23
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting fall trout stocking, in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend, in selected areas in Rhode Island from Thursday, …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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10/3/23
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