Fishing Locations
Newport fishing takes you to beautiful beaches and ponds
Our picks
Barrington, RI
Haines Memorial State Park
On Bullock's Cove, off Metropolitan Park Drive 401-253-7482Salt-water fishing in Narragansett Bay. Boat ramp is available.
Bristol, RI
Mount Hope Fishing Access
Off Annawamscutt DriveA single-width concrete ramp that accommodates trailers leads into shallow water, protected by a breakwater on Mount Hope Bay. Nearby is a rocky beach and a marsh. Parking for 20 vehicles, or fewer with trailers. There's more parking along the entrance road.
Little Compton, RI
Breakwater at entrance to Sakonnet Harbor
Bluffhead RoadAt the end of Bluffhead Road and at the mouth of the Sakonnet River a breakwater is at the opening of Sakonnet Harbor. The breakwater is good for walking and fishing. There is no public ramp. On-site parking is available.
Warren, RI
Barker Avenue fishing site
end of Barker AvenueA gravel path leads to the Kickemuit River.
Newport, RI
Kings Beach Fishing Area
Off Ocean Avenue just west of Prices Neck RoadKings Beach is a fishing access site at the east end of Brenton Point State Park. There is a gravel parking lot and a rocky beach for launching only hand-carried sea kayaks. Waves from the Atlantic are heavy, and only experienced sea kayakers should attempt this water.
Tiverton, RI
Seapowet Marsh and Point Fishing Area
Off Seapowet AvenueLocation: Off Seapowet Avenue, this refuge area includes a variety of coastal habitats. There is a parking area along a cobble beach north of the bridge over the Seapowet River and walking or driving access to Seapowet Point. There is a marsh on the point, popular for shellfishing. The beach is a good spot for walking, fishing, bird watching, or enjoying the view of the river.
Jamestown, RI
Taylor Point on Potter Cove
at Freebody and Bayview drivesPotter Cove is a long sandy beach facing the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The beach and Taylor Point are part of a town park where people like to fish, windsurf, paddle kayaks and have picnics. On the water here, prepare to handle large waves and heavy boat traffic. This is a site for launching hand-carried boats such as canoes or kayaks.
Newport, RI
Brenton Point State Park
Ocean Drive 401-847-2400Surf casting is popular from the rocky shoreline of this beautiful state park. Excellent views of Narragansett Bay, islands, a lighthouse, and sometimes surfers. See more info on our RI State & Local Parks page.
Tiverton, RI
Stafford Pond
off Old Stafford Road476 acres. Route 24 East to Fish Road South, to Bulgarmarsh Road, take left on Route 81. Stafford Pond Road, access on left. Parking: Yes.
Newport, RI
Goat Island Connector
Gladys Casrr Bolhouse RoadThis causeway links downtown Newport to Goat Island. It's a popular spot for fishing. A paved road and two concrete sidewalks extend from the circle in front of the hotel to the west side of the causeway and Newport Harbor. Curbside parking is available.
Jamestown, RI
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail Road 401-884-9834State park with glorious views at the end of Jamestown Island. Rocky shoreline is popular for surf casting.
Bristol, RI
Colt State Park
Route 114 at Asylum Road 401-253-7482There is lots of room for surf casting and shore fishing along the mostly rocky beaches of this large, open park on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay. - Park Map (PDF)
Newport, RI
Van Zandt Fishing Pier
Van Zandt Avenue and Washington StreetJust south of the Newport Bridge is a public pier at the crossing of Van Zandt Avenue and Washington Street to Narragansett Bay. There is no on-site parking.