Slack Tide angler holding a tuna aboard the boat offshore from Rhode Island

Rhode Island Fishing Charters · Skip's Dock

Rhode Island
Fishing Charters

From Skip's Dock, the 31-foot Regulator cruises at 37 knots—less time running out and more time fishing. Fish Point Judith, midshore bluefin grounds, the Northeast canyons, and Rhode Island's seasonal striped bass and bottom-fishing waters.

Point JudithMidshoreThe Canyons

Serious water. Clear mission.

From the rips to the edge.

Slack Tide's Point Judith fishing charters depart from Skip's Dock, close to the ocean and well placed for Rhode Island fishing. Spend less of your charter running to the fishing grounds and more time with lines in the water. The day's plan follows the season, latest bite, forecast, and what your crew wants to chase.

Target species and trip plans vary with conditions, regulations, and fish movement.

Charter menu

Pick your water.

Open a trip for details, or see every duration and charter rate.

02 Canyon Day Trip Shelf edge & canyon waterUp to 15 hours · $4,895

A focused offshore day built around productive water, temperature breaks, deep structure, and the current canyon bite—including golden tilefish when conditions and regulations align.

Yellowfin tunaBigeye tunaBluefin tunaWahooMahi MahiMarlinGolden tilefish
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Young angler holding a large yellowfin tuna offshore Angler holding a large yellowfin tuna on the canyon grounds Young angler smiling with a canyon yellowfin tuna Fishing crew celebrating a large yellowfin tuna catch Two anglers holding tilefish after offshore bottom fishing
Yellowfin and tilefish from the canyon grounds.
03 Midshore Bluefin Banks, ledges & feeding grounds12 hours · $3,995

A full day tuned to the moving bluefin bite, with the daily game plan set by conditions and the most recent fishing intelligence.

Bluefin tunaSeasonal pelagics
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Young angler and adult holding a large bluefin tuna offshore Two anglers holding a large bluefin tuna aboard the boat Angler holding a bluefin tuna during an offshore trip Adult and young angler displaying a bluefin tuna offshore
Bluefin days offshore.
04 Striped Bass Spring & fall · Rhode Island4 hours $995 · 6 hours $1,295 · 8 hours $1,495

Fish the migration around Point Judith, the rips, and nearby structure when striped bass push through Rhode Island waters.

Striped bassSeasonal bycatch
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Two anglers holding a large striped bass offshore Angler holding a striped bass aboard the boat Two anglers displaying a striped bass on a foggy day Angler holding a striped bass near the Rhode Island coast Young angler holding a striped bass on open water
Striped bass days off Rhode Island.
05 Inshore Bottom Fishing Rhode Island coastal grounds4 hours $895 · 6 hours $1,195 · 8 hours $1,395

Drift productive Rhode Island bottom and work local structure for fluke and black sea bass and golden sea bream—a hands-on trip with steady action and excellent table fare.

FlukeBlack sea bassGolden sea bream
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06 Shark Fishing Rhode Island offshore grounds4 hours $995 · 6 hours $1,295 · 8 hours $1,495

Set a chum slick and fish heavy tackle on a Rhode Island shark fishing charter from Skip's Dock near Point Judith. Every trip is planned around current conditions, regulations, and responsible handling.

Mako sharkThresher sharkBlue sharkPorbeagle sharkBrown sharkHammerhead shark
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Shark swimming beside the boat during a Slack Tide offshore fishing trip
Shark fishing off Rhode Island.
31′ Regulator
Cruise 37 knots

The Boat

More time on the fish.

The 31-foot Regulator cruises at 37 knots, helping shorten the run from Skip's Dock to the fishing grounds. Spend less of your charter underway and more time fishing productive water.

31 feetRegulator
37 knotsCruise speed
4 offshore · 6 inshoreMaximum passengers

Cruise speed and trip timing vary with weather, sea conditions, and load.

Ask about a canyon trip →

Rhode Island bottom fishing

Stay close. Fish hard.

Inshore bottom-fishing charters put your crew over productive Rhode Island grounds for fluke, black sea bass, and golden sea bream. We plan the day around the season, conditions, current regulations, and the best available bite—so new anglers and experienced crews can spend more time actively fishing.

Ask about bottom fishing ↗
01

Fluke

Drift sand, edges, and structure for Rhode Island summer flounder.

02

Black Sea Bass

Work rocky bottom and wrecks for hard strikes and excellent eating.

03

Golden Sea Bream

Target productive bottom and structure for another hard-fighting catch.

The Northeast season

Follow the bite.

Dates are recommendations, not promises—the ocean sets the schedule.

01

Spring

The migration starts moving.

Striped bass along Rhode Island’s coastal grounds and early offshore opportunity.

02

Summer

Point the bow offshore.

Midshore bluefin and canyon trips for yellowfin, wahoo, marlin, and bluefin.

03

Fall

Finish the season strong.

Striped bass on the move, bluefin on the feed, and canyon windows when weather allows.

The long run

Leave the shoreline behind.

Northeast canyon fishing rewards preparation, patience, and the willingness to stay with productive water. Day trips keep the mission tight. Overnight trips unlock the full cycle—from the evening bite through first light.

Start planning →
Skip's Dock Midshore Canyon water

Course and destination change with weather, water, and the fish.

Home port

Skip's Dock.

Skip's Dock sits on Point Judith Pond near the ocean. The short run out means less time traveling to the fishing grounds and more time fishing.

1161 Succotash Road
Narragansett, Rhode Island 02879
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What do you want to chase?

Put together the essentials for your crew. You can copy the finished request or open it as an email draft.

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Safety first.
Every trip.

U.S. Coast Guard Safety Notice

Safety comes before the bite.

Offshore fishing and boating involve inherent risks. Every trip is subject to weather, sea conditions, vessel readiness, applicable federal and state requirements, and the captain’s sole judgment. The captain may delay, change, shorten, or cancel a trip when safety requires.

All guests must follow the captain and crew’s instructions. Passengers must wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever directed. Please disclose medical, mobility, or swimming concerns before departure and understand that offshore trips may involve rough seas, changing weather, fatigue, and limited access to emergency care.

Official U.S. Coast Guard boating-safety guidance ↗