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Barlows Point

Sea, from shore  Rhode Island · 05:13 - 20:21

Barlows Point on the coast in Rhode Island. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
61°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.85 inHg → stable
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:28–06:28 Day 06:28–19:06 Dusk 19:06–21:06

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

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Likely catch now (3 species)

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
41%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Barlows Point is a coastal fishing spot in Rhode Island. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Brown Trout fishing is usually best 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spinner for brown trout, the most likely catch right 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.
Timing Brown trout is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.

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?

Brown Trout fishing is usually best 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 41%.