2017 Rhode Island Squid Report

[ejburbank]

Thanks Gilligan.

Like they say, Sometimes fishing lures are designed to catch more fishermen than fish.

[kdog508]

If anyone fishes in newport area I'm always there. But I use these bottom teasers and it seems to work really well for me

[vr4]

So the capecod times had an article. Looks like the squid trawlers have been out of Hyannis since monday, but does not sound like they have caught too much.   

 

http://www.capecodtimes.com/sports/20170...ish-follow

[lasker31]

 Friday April 28th between 5-8pm I went surfing at Fenway Breachway in Westerly. I see alot of cars (for this time of year) and figure they must be surfers. Walking onto the beach I see about 6-8 people on the end of each side of the breachway. So I'm thinking silly fisherman they must be getting antsy cause the waters still pretty darn cold. I walked out to the end and asked what they are fishing for and they say stripers (ummm Ok). Over the next two hours I watched them reel in about a dozen 12 inch schoolies. Go figure.

[Hobodave45]

Too bad Gilligan, I'm only about 30 mins from Stonington and could meet you there but my inlaws just drove here from Nebraska this morning so I can't get away... We will be at a shooting competition in Stonington all day tomorrow and will try to check out the dock. Hopefully you will break your tradition and get some squid this weekend! Water's over 50!!! YES!!! Good Luck!!!

[Squidmastersonny]

I went to fort whitteral in Jamestown Saturday night and got 5 big tubes in 8 hours! Water was way too choppy! Bait all over the bay it's a matter of time before we start rocking and rolling guys!!! pink yamashitas was what I was using.

[RustyMorr]

Nothing in Stonington last night. Only one other guy there, and he got nothing too. One more week!

[Retired squid]

I, like everyone else, wish that the squid would come in sooner, but it seems that they usually begin to arrive after the first week of May. I'm thinking another 7-14 days and we'll begin to see action.

[squidman13]

Tried both Friday night and last night with no luck.lots of bait around and water temp was at 51 according to the water thermometer I tossed in for half hour.they should be here by now in Middletown

[Tim85]

I try Nut Island, Quincy MA on Friday 4/28, water temp was about 48F.  Was there from 5-7pm no sign of squid. About 5 other trying to catch some squid as well. I will try again this weekend and post the result  

[JoeQian]

I was at eastern Long Island, NY last weekend. Didn't see any sign of squid also.

[daveyparts]

Hi everyone.  I'm completely new to squid fishing and hoping to go out this Friday or Saturday night.  I have been trying to do some research on decent locations from shore. Everything I see keeps bringing me back to Goat Island.  Without asking anyone to give up their honey holes, does anyone know of any other decent piers that I may be able to catch a few squid off?  I am coming from central MA so more north would be better... It seems like the water temps are creeping up to the right range so hopefully I can bring a couple home 

[Matsquidman]

Not a lot around yet?

[JANZ]

Keep hearing rumors of squid in newport

[Matsquidman]

Will look tonight!

[Spysar]

I can't wait to try!

[Matsquidman]

Rumors correct. A few last night. None tonight. Too windy and rough.

[Hobodave45]

Awesome! I have so much going on that I bet I won't make it to Newport once this year! Car accident tonight won't help any... lol. Hopefully will make it to Stonington at least once. Good luck to all of you guys though!!

[Fisher02813]

Going to pt judith saturday night, will see if there is any action 

[squidUknot]

I can't wait for my friend Squid Master Jin comes out and kills it!

Vee, Booby, Aen, Kevin