Watch Hill
CT Saltwater Report: 9.7.12
The following report was issued by the Connecticut DEEP for the week of September 7, 2012. Special Note: The tautog (blackfish) recreational fishing season is now closed and will reopen again on October 10. Bluefish: Fishing is about as...
Late-Spring CT/RI Hot Spots by Capt. Bill Brown
As summer approaches, the waters along the South County beaches of Rhode Island and the rocky shore of southeastern Connecticut hold a wide variety of game fish. In particular, the tidal ponds behind many of the Rhode Island barrier...
Watch Hill Report: 6.1.12
Capt. Bill Brown reports in from the Watch Hill area: Bass fishing remains steady with some larger fish mixing in with midsized stripers, especially at night. Block Island bassing has broken wide open, with fish up to 47 pounds...
LI Sound Fishing Report-5.24.12
River’s End Tackle in Old Saybrook has provided the following report for the waters in and around the mouth of the CT River. Striped Bass: The local action for medium to large bass is best at Plum Gut. Anglers...
Beer Company to Hold Block Island Striper Tourney
The Pabst Brewing Company is holding an inaugural striped bass fishing tournament on Block Island, to run June 2 to July 7, 2012. Entry fees run $20 to $40, and the event is open to both shore and boat...
Watch Hill, Montauk, Block Island Continues to Produce
Capt. Bill Brown of Billfish Charters reports that striped bass fishing continues to be very good in the Watch Hill reef complex, the Montauk Point rips and Block Island. All spots are producing fish into the mid-30-pound range. Watch Hill...
Watch Hill, RI, Topwater Stripers on Fire!
Capt. Bill Brown of Billfish Charters just reported in from the Watch Hill area, and says that striper fishing around the Watch Hill Reef Complex is red hot and will only improve in the next 2 weeks. “The past...
Officials to Reopen Some Areas on Sandy Point, CT
The Day.com is reporting that while a larger portion of Sandy Point—the island between Stonington and Watch Hill that’s a popular stop for boaters—than normal is currently roped off to protect nesting shorebirds, the protected areas will be decreased...
Top 10 Destinations of 2011
A look at some of the top destination articles that appeared on BoatingLocal over the past year. By the way, you might be interested to learn that BoatingLocal has posted over 2,000 articles and 90 videos since its launch...
Focus on: Watch Hill & Napatree Point
If you’re looking for a leisurely pace, a great beach, good food, upscale boutiques and spectacular views, set a course for Watch Hill Harbor and Napatree Point. Veteran boaters have long appreciated the area’s long sand beach, protected anchorage...
