North Branch Pawtuxet River

River fishing Rhode Island · 06:27 - 18:54

North Branch Pawtuxet River is a river in Rhode Island. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 78% The bite right now

Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

81%

76°

Fri

77%

75°

Sat

84%

65°

Sun

85%

64°

Best day

Mon

84%

67°

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.)

68°F

Air temp

64°F

Wind

5 mph

Pressure

30.35 inHg → stable

Clouds

1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:25

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 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 11:30–13:00 Minor period 20:27–21:57

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

18:00

64°

19:00

60°

20:00

59°

21:00

57°

22:00

56°

23:00

55°

00:00

54°

01:00

54°

02:00

54°

03:00

54°

04:00

54°

05:00

54°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

78%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

75%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

74%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

71%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

67%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Northern Pike

Esox lucius

66%

Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.

Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.

Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.

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 North Branch Pawtuxet River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8.9 miles (14.3 km). There are 9 dams along the river's length.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at North Branch Pawtuxet River?

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at North Branch Pawtuxet 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 North Branch Pawtuxet River?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at North Branch Pawtuxet River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 15%.