Kickemuit River
river in Rhode Island
Kickemuit offers sheltered tides and flats where sight-fishing for stripers is productive, plus shallow-water fly opportunities for schools of bass and occasional bluefish.
Overcast skies and mild temperatures around 58°F
- 01Overcast skies and mild temperatures around 58°F.
- 02No USGS flow data available, but consistent tidal movements are key.
- 03Seasonal knowledge indicates active baitfish migrations (silversides, menhaden) for striped bass and bluefish.
- 04Scup and northern kingcroaker are foraging on shrimp and crabs on the bottom.
- 05Focus on current seams, submerged structure, and deeper channels, especially during peak tidal flows.
- 06Actively work the entire water column, varying retrieve speed and depth for colder fall water.
Past reports week by week
11 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)
A highly versatile baitfish imitation effective year-round for predatory saltwater species, especially relevant during fall baitfish migrations.
Buy at AmazonDeceiver (Lefty's)
An essential baitfish pattern for targeting various predatory saltwater species throughout the year, especially active during fall.
Buy at AmazonSilversides (Striper)
Specifically imitates Atlantic Silversides, a key baitfish during fall migrations along the Northeast coast for striped bass and bluefish.
EP Shrimp
Mimics natural shrimp, a consistent food source for many inshore saltwater species, including scup and northern kingcroaker, active in estuaries during fall.
Buy at AmazonBlue Crab (Saltwater)
Crabs are a consistent food source in estuaries and grass flats during the fall, making this an effective pattern for various predatory species.
Buy at AmazonMenhaden Fly
Directly imitates menhaden, a crucial baitfish during the fall "bunker season" along the Atlantic coast, highly effective for bluefish and striped bass.
Popping Bug (Saltwater)
Creates an enticing surface disturbance, appealing to aggressive bluefish and striped bass looking for injured or fleeing baitfish on the surface during fall.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Bristol Ferry / Kickemuit Cove
Sheltered cove area and ferry flats with reliable spring and fall bass activity.
Warren River Mouth Access
Lower river access used by wade and boat anglers to reach tidal flats and dropoffs.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Quaker Lane Bait and Tackle
Rosie's Bait and Tackle
Bear's Den Fly Fishing
Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co.
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Rhode Island season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Quick answers
Common questions about Kickemuit River.
What flies work best on Kickemuit River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Kickemuit River right now are EP Shrimp (80% confidence), Tan Spawning Shrimp (80% confidence), Saltwater Gurgler (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Kickemuit River?
Kickemuit River holds Bluefish, Scup, Northern kingcroaker, Striped bass. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Kickemuit River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Kickemuit River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.