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North Branch Pawtuxet River

River fishing  Rhode Island · 06:22 - 16:37

North Branch Pawtuxet River is a river in Rhode Island. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
71°
Fri
84%
70°
Sat
85%
61°
Best day
Sun
81%
54°
Mon
79%
49°
Tue
82%
53°

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.)
54°F
Air temp
54°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 15:22–17:22

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:55–08:55 Major period 18:55–20:55 Minor period 00:50–02:20 Minor period 13:30–15:00

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

06:00
54°
07:00
54°
08:00
58°
09:00
62°
10:00
65°
11:00
68°
12:00
69°
13:00
70°
14:00
69°
15:00
68°
16:00
65°
17:00
62°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
82%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
63%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
38%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped 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 Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

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?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at North Branch Pawtuxet River right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 38%.