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Rhode Island Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 2 Rhode Island locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
Rhode Island fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: BOX · Time zone: America/New_York
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence NWS BOX | 51 Marginal | 65 | 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | 12 mph (g 21) | 77 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Narragansett NWS BOX | 51 Marginal | 67 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 14 mph (g 22) | 83 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Providence (51/100). Best deer movement score: Narragansett (83/100).
Providence in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Providence right now?
2:00 PM: wind 12 mph N, gusts 21 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 37 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Providence fishing today
- Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 49 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Providence fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Cold (35°F)
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 69 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
7-day fishing outlook — Providence
44–57°F · Waxing Gibbous
35–61°F · Waxing Gibbous
39–65°F · Waxing Gibbous
47–68°F · Full Moon
39–56°F · Waning Gibbous
35–55°F · Waning Gibbous
40–62°F · Waning Gibbous
Rhode Island fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current Rhode Island fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Rhode Island?
As of this forecast, Providence scores 51/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Providence at 51/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Rhode Island cities are covered?
Providence, Narragansett. Any Rhode Island ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Rhode Island fishing regulations?
From the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/fish-wildlife/freshwater-fishing
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- Hunting forecast & deer movement forecast
- Solunar calendar — major & minor feeding times
- Coastal tide forecast — NOAA high and low tide predictions