Weakfish Fishing in Rhode Island
When weakfish are caught across Rhode Island, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Weakfish catch through the year
Recreational catch in Rhode Island by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Rhode Island
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching weakfish in Rhode Island
Weakfish catches in Rhode Island run hardest around May-Jun, with the strongest two-month windows in May-Jun and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 9% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Rhode Island fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch weakfish in Rhode Island?+
Catches peak around May-Jun (May and June). The strongest two-month windows are May-Jun and Sep-Oct. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release weakfish in Rhode Island?+
Across Rhode Island, about 9% of the weakfish caught are kept and 91% are released. That works out to roughly 7,913 kept and 80K released in 2024.
How many weakfish are caught in Rhode Island?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 88K weakfish caught by recreational anglers in Rhode Island in 2024, making it the #13 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this weakfish data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
