Newport, Rhode Island, United States Fishing Report

Friday, May 15, 2026 · 11:01 AM

Temperature

52°F

Conditions

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

3 mph NW

Conditions & Overview

A wave of 30- to 40-pound bass has moved into the bay while fresh schoolies hit the oceanfront, the squid bite has ramped up, and bluefish have arrived.

What's Biting

A wave of 30- to 40-pound bass has moved into the bay while fresh schoolies hit the oceanfront.

Full report includes: Named hotspots w/ GPS coordinates · Exact gear & lure specs · Tide-by-tide window breakdown · Sea surface temperature map · Chlorophyll edge detection · 48-hr bite windows

About these reports

WaterWatcher generates fishing reports for locations across the US using real-time pattern matching from tackle shop reports, charter captain logs, fishing forums, and live weather and tide data. The Pro Brief includes named hotspots with GPS coordinates, exact gear specifications, sea surface temperature maps, and chlorophyll edge detection for offshore fishing.

Other fishing reports