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Barlows Point

Sea, from shore  Rhode Island · 06:27 - 18:54

Barlows Point is a coastal fishing spot in Rhode Island. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Brown Trout Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
71°
Fri
65%
71°
Sat
68%
64°
Sun
75%
64°
Best day
Mon
72%
66°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
65°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Day 07:42–17:39 Dusk 17:39–19:39

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:44–17:44 Major period 03:44–05:44 Minor period 11:28–12:58 Minor period 20:29–21:59

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
65°
20:00
65°
21:00
64°
22:00
64°
23:00
64°
00:00
63°
01:00
63°
02:00
63°
03:00
63°
04:00
63°
05:00
63°
06:00
64°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
64%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
58%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
47%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

Brown Trout is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spinner for brown trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for brown trout at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try gold, orange or firetiger for brown trout.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barlows Point?

Popular catches here include Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Barlows Point?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Barlows Point?

For Brown Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Barlows Point right now?

Right now Brown Trout is the most likely catch, at about 48%.