Newport, Ri - 2006 Squid Season

[kacewicz]

Only got about 10 tonight. The bite was a little slow. Saw a lot in schools but they were not feeding much when I was there. I left at 10:15. How did you make out Thomas?

[merchantmarine]

ONLY GOT 6 TONIGHT VERY SLOW DID SEE LOTS OF SCHOOLS TOO

[y2kyun]

Hi!

I'm newbie for squid fishing and really want to try this sometime soon.

but I have no clue how I can get there because I live in Connecticut. (I think it takes 3 hours to get there <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' /> )

Could plz someone tell me how I can get that place and is there any space I can park?

Thank you! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup2.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> there is always luck for newbie!

[battam]

The Providence Journal Friday fishing report announced that the squid are in at Goat Isalnd, so it's going to get crowded this weekend.

[spawnle]

To everyone,

We got 50 squids last night (Thursday April 20th 2006). Please keep the island clean if you want to fish their next year and so on.

email me if you need more detail

Spawn

[amateurfishing]

[quote name='MickGo' post='6540' date='Apr 21 2006, 06:14 AM']Hi!

I'm newbie for squid fishing and really want to try this sometime soon.

but I have no clue how I can get there because I live in Connecticut. (I think it takes 3 hours to get there <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' /> )

Could plz someone tell me how I can get that place and is there any space I can park?

Thank you! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup2.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> there is always luck for newbie![/quote]





Here is direction how to get to GOAT ISLAND:



Directions



From Points South (New York or Hartford):

Take I-95 North to exit 3A in Rhode Island (Rt. 138 East). Follow signs for Newport. Continue over Jamestown Bridge, then over Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take first exit after bridge, "Scenic Newport - Rt. 238". Turn right at stop sign at end of exit ramp. Proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 238/America's Cup Avenue. Turn right at next traffic light onto connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd. Proceed one block. At stop sign, continue straight over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



From Western Massachusetts/Mass Pike:

Take Mass Pike (I-90) East to Rt. 146 South/Providence (exit 10A). Follow to I-295 South to Warwick. At end of 295 follow I-95 South to exit 9 (left exit). Follow directions "From Points Northeast".



From Points Northeast (Providence/Warwick/T.F. Green Airport):

Take I-95 South to exit 9 (left exit). Follow Rt. 4 South for ten (10) miles. At end of Rt. 4 follow Rt. 1 South for 1/2 mile. Take first exit Rt. 138 East. Continue over Jamestown Bridge, then over Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take first exit after bridge, "Scenic Newport - Rt. 238". Turn right at stop sign at end of exit ramp. Proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 238/America's Cup Avenue. Turn right at next traffic light onto connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Road. Proceed one block. At stop sign, continue straight over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



From Points North (Boston Area):

Take I-93 to Rt. 24 South to Fall River, MA. Continue on Rt. 24 across Rhode Island border. At end of 24, follow Rt. 114 South approximately 11-12 miles to Newport. Proceed one mile past Newport city line. Take first right turn after Newport Police Station onto Marlborough Street. Continue straight to traffic light. Make right turn onto America's Cup Avenue. At the next light turn left at connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Road. At stop sign, continue over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



Enjoy your new trip and good luck squidding.

[kacewicz]

[quote name='amateurfishing' post='6543' date='Apr 21 2006, 10:37 AM']Here is direction how to get to GOAT ISLAND:



Directions



From Points South (New York or Hartford):

Take I-95 North to exit 3A in Rhode Island (Rt. 138 East). Follow signs for Newport. Continue over Jamestown Bridge, then over Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take first exit after bridge, "Scenic Newport - Rt. 238". Turn right at stop sign at end of exit ramp. Proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 238/America's Cup Avenue. Turn right at next traffic light onto connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd. Proceed one block. At stop sign, continue straight over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



From Western Massachusetts/Mass Pike:

Take Mass Pike (I-90) East to Rt. 146 South/Providence (exit 10A). Follow to I-295 South to Warwick. At end of 295 follow I-95 South to exit 9 (left exit). Follow directions "From Points Northeast".



From Points Northeast (Providence/Warwick/T.F. Green Airport):

Take I-95 South to exit 9 (left exit). Follow Rt. 4 South for ten (10) miles. At end of Rt. 4 follow Rt. 1 South for 1/2 mile. Take first exit Rt. 138 East. Continue over Jamestown Bridge, then over Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take first exit after bridge, "Scenic Newport - Rt. 238". Turn right at stop sign at end of exit ramp. Proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 238/America's Cup Avenue. Turn right at next traffic light onto connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Road. Proceed one block. At stop sign, continue straight over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



From Points North (Boston Area):

Take I-93 to Rt. 24 South to Fall River, MA. Continue on Rt. 24 across Rhode Island border. At end of 24, follow Rt. 114 South approximately 11-12 miles to Newport. Proceed one mile past Newport city line. Take first right turn after Newport Police Station onto Marlborough Street. Continue straight to traffic light. Make right turn onto America's Cup Avenue. At the next light turn left at connector road/Gladys Carr Bolhouse Road. At stop sign, continue over causeway. Hyatt Regency Newport straight ahead.



Enjoy your new trip and good luck squidding.[/quote]



Parking is available on street on mainland. You will have to start plugging the meters as of may 1st. Park in approprate spots or you WILL get towed and keep the meters plugged or you WILL get a ticket. Be careful about trying to park at the hotel lot at Goat Island. They do not like it. And it really pissed them off a couple of years ago went someone went into the public hotel bathroom and cleaned their squid! A really stupid move.

[sfoxnh]

spawnle: great catch, when did you get there and how long did you stay ?

[iceman]

<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> [quote name='spawnle' post='6542' date='Apr 22 2006, 12:20 AM']To everyone,

We got 50 squids last night (Thursday April 20th 2006). Please keep the island clean if you want to fish their next year and so on.

email me if you need more detail

Spawn[/quote]



Hey! spawnle great catch! I'm new to this site. How big are they? The last time I went squid fishing was last years. Me and my wifes cusine caught about 2 cooler full and 1-1/2 bucket full we stayed til morning. There's a location that we know where they're plenty of squid. I haven't went yet this season. So I don't know if they're in yet!. Anyway just introducing my self to the site.



Later!

[greg ct]

I'm thinking of bringing my boat up to the goat island bridge and fishing from the water. Where do boats anchor up? It looks like the north side of the bridge is the correct side, but any local knowledge would be appreciated.



Thanks

[y2kyun]

Thank you for the valuable infomation. amateurfishing!! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> and kacewicz!! <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' />

I will try soon!

[spawnle]

Hello All,

I have been fishing on this island for about 15 seasons. The best time to squid fishing for me is about sunset time, (doesn't matter low or high tide, best's @ high tide). I usually get there arround 6-10pm.

How big is squid? it is medium size. I will go tonight and will post picture later.

This is my personal opinion: Newport is beautiful place, the city keeps street clean. Please please, pick up after yourself. Thank you for reading

Spawn

[striperguy]

I hit goat island yesterday about noon. Fished for an hour and nothing. One lady had caught one squid, noone else had any luck.



Stopped by again at 4:30 and still noone was having any luck. Next week maybe.

[kacewicz]

[quote name='StriperGuy' post='6550' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:54 AM']I hit goat island yesterday about noon. Fished for an hour and nothing. One lady had caught one squid, noone else had any luck.



Stopped by again at 4:30 and still noone was having any luck. Next week maybe.[/quote]



I was there from about 3-4. Nothing. I wonder how it was last night.

[spawnle]

Hello all,

I went last night, It was rainy, windy, chilly night. I caught 43 good size squids to be exact. It came in 2 waves for about 10 minutes each. First wave at 7:15PM, second wave at 10:05PM. I don't think there were much more last night. Where do i fish? I don't stand on bridge. I sat at the U conner on the side of basketball court. Stop by say hi if you will be there on monday's night 6-10pm.

Good luck everyone.

Spawn

[good2hook]

[quote name='spawnle' post='6552' date='Apr 23 2006, 01:45 PM']Hello all,

I went last night, It was rainy, windy, chilly night. I caught 43 good size squids to be exact. It came in 2 waves for about 10 minutes each. First wave at 7:15PM, second wave at 10:05PM. I don't think there were much more last night. Where do i fish? I don't stand on bridge. I sat at the U conner on the side of basketball court. Stop by say hi if you will be there on monday's night 6-10pm.

Good luck everyone.

Spawn[/quote] hey spawn i'm new to the sight, but i've fished or at least tried to fish for squid off that island bridge for a few years now. never had much luck. i'm going tomorrow night. monday. maybe i'll stop by to see how you're doing if that's ok. pm me for more info.

[ejburbank]

Where are other places besides Goat Island?

Jamestown?

Galillee?

[good2hook]

went tonight. they are here somewhat. was there a few hours and caught 2. rain and chill sent me home. will try again tomorrow.

[squid master]

Thanks for all the reports <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':th' /> It is good to hear so many people are out catching squid. I would explore areas all along the coast for squid fishing. You will be surprised to find them basically everywhere. If you use a boat, you do not have to anchor. You can also drift with your light over the side of the boat. The squid school so they are moving around. I've noticed patterns in how they circle the piers we fish. A good light will attrack a lot of bait, and squid!



Good Luck!

[good2hook]

went again tonight. a little better. caught more than 2. but once again the rain and chilly wind drove me away. i'll try again tomorrow going a little later, after 7pm. i'm sure parking will be a treat.