Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River)
river in Rhode Island
Also called the Pettaquamscutt River, the Narrow River's narrow channel and shoals produce concentrated feeding zones for stripers and bluefish, excellent for sight-casting on fly.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Cool
- 01Cool, overcast weather with current flow data unavailable.
- 02Focus on baitfish migrations: silversides, menhaden, and shrimp are active.
- 03Top flies: Clouser Minnow (Saltwater) (1/0, 2/0), Menhaden Fly (2/0, 3/0), Blue Crab (Saltwater) (1/0, 2), Silversides (1/0, 2), Popping Bug (Saltwater) (1/0, 2/0).
- 04Concentrate efforts near the Narrow River mouth at Narragansett Town Beach, including bars, holes, Pettaquamscutt Cove, and the channel between Lacey and Middle Bridge.
Past reports week by week
8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
EP Shrimp
Shrimp are a consistent food source in the Narrow River estuary year-round, and remain active inshore during the fall, appealing to a variety of species.
Buy at AmazonNeedlefish Imitation
Needlefish are a prominent baitfish in the Narrow River during the fall. This pattern is designed to imitate their slender profile, enticing predatory striped bass and bluefish.
Silversides
Northeast coastal fishing for striped bass and bluefish during fall baitfish migrations. This pattern accurately imitates a primary forage species active right now in the Narrow River.
Menhaden Fly
The fall 'bunker' (menhaden) run is a key event along the Atlantic coast. This pattern effectively imitates these baitfish, a primary target for feeding bluefish and striped bass in the Narrow River.
Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)
A versatile baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory saltwater species. In the fall, it's a go-to for striped bass and bluefish feeding on various baitfish in the Narrow River.
Buy at AmazonBlue Crab (Saltwater)
Crabs are a consistent food source in the Narrow River estuary and grass flats during the fall, making this an effective pattern for bluefish, summer flounder, and striped bass.
Buy at AmazonBonito Bunny
The fall 'blitz' season brings aggressive bluefish into the Narrow River estuary. This baitfish imitation is highly effective for these actively feeding fish.
Buy at AmazonPopping Bug (Saltwater)
While subsurface fishing is often key in fall, warmer periods or active baitfish blitzes can still provide excellent topwater action for striped bass and bluefish in the Narrow River.
Buy at AmazonBomber (Striper)
A proven surface attractor for aggressive striped bass in the Narrow River, especially when fish are actively feeding or ambushing prey near the surface during the fall.
Where to fish and who to ask
Galilee/Narrow River Mouth
Where the river meets Narragansett Bay — a prime location for incoming and outgoing tide fly fishing for bass.
Silver Spring Access (Upper Narrow River)
Upper estuary access with shoals and flats that hold feeding bass at tide change.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Quaker Lane Bait and Tackle
Ure Outfitters
River and Riptide Anglers
Watch Hill Outfitters
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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 Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River).
What flies work best on Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River) right now are Clouser Minnow (Saltwater) (80% confidence), EP Shrimp (80% confidence), Shad Dart (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River)?
Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River) holds Bluefish, Summer flounder. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt River) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.