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Blackstone River

River fishing  Rhode Island · 06:26 - 18:54

Blackstone River is a river in Rhode Island. The main target species are Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
77°
Best day
Fri
81%
76°
Sat
83%
65°
Sun
81%
66°
Mon
80%
71°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.35 inHg → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:39–19:39 Night 19:39–05:41

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:43–17:43 Major period 03:43–05:43 Minor period 11:30–13:00 Minor period 20:26–21:56

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
62°
20:00
59°
21:00
57°
22:00
56°
23:00
55°
00:00
55°
01:00
55°
02:00
55°
03:00
55°
04:00
54°
05:00
54°
06:00
54°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
38%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
36%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

For Blue Catfish, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 deadbait for blue catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for blue catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try strong scent, oily cut bait for blue catfish.
Lure Deadbait for blue catfish: Fresh cut bait.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

The Blackstone River in the United States is a river that flows through Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It is 48 mi (77 km) long with a drainage area of 475 mi2. It drains into the Seekonk River at Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Its long history of industrial use in the watershed has caused significant pollution, with a 1990 report from the United States Environmental Protection Agency describing it as “the most polluted river in the country because of high concentrations of toxic sediments.”

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More waters nearby

Butterfly Pond Rhode Island · 3.2 mi away Seekonk River Rhode Island · 4.8 mi away Slack Reservoir Rhode Island · 8.9 mi away Brewer's Cove Haven Marina Rhode Island · 9.1 mi away Meshanticut Lake Rhode Island · 9.2 mi away Ralphs Pond Rhode Island · 9.7 mi away Nichols Pond Rhode Island · 12.3 mi away Pratt Pond Rhode Island · 13.5 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Blackstone River?

The usual catches here are Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Blackstone River?

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 Blackstone River?

For Blue Catfish, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Blackstone River right now?

Right now Blue Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 20%.