Cumberland Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cumberland

Chip Parker with Reel Addiction Charters
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Reported: 5 days ago

Striper fishing really getting good. Tautog is so pretty slow

Chip Parker with Reel Addiction Charters Portsmouth, Rhode Island Reported: 5 days ago

Striper fishing really getting good. Tautog is so pretty slow

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Chip Parker with Reel Addiction Charters
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Reported: 1 week ago

Tautog fishing is starting to pick up, and 30 inch stripers showed up over night

Chip Parker with Reel Addiction Charters Portsmouth, Rhode Island Reported: 1 week ago

Tautog fishing is starting to pick up, and 30 inch stripers showed up over night

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Ray Jarvis
Westport, Massachusetts
Reported: 9 months ago

Ray Jarvis Westport, Massachusetts Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing has been consistently good both inshore and offshore. Inshore we are targeting Striped Bass in a summer pattern, targeting these fish early and late in deeper water. Smaller fish are feeding on top as we have smaller bait start to flush out of river and estuaries. Bluefish are also being caught regularly, in more of surface feeding type situations. We are seeing increased presence of Atlantic Bonito, and some False Albacore. Again since we have so much bait on the bays, these fish tend to fill in this time of year which is essentially the beginning of our Fall Run. Still plenty of Black Seabass and Fluke to be had for the dinner plate. offshore: Bluefin tuna are the name of the game, recreational size bluefin fishing has been on fire. Targeting them on jigs and top water, some live bait. Giants are also in abundance, which is a fun way to spend a day. We have been targeting these fish on live bait and artificial lures. On both light tackle and heavy gear. An experience to say the least. Generally ranging from the 200-900lb class. Shark fishing is consistently productive as well, Mako, Brown, Dusky and Hammerhead sharks have been willing to play on light tackle.

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★★★★★
Joe and Arty put us on the fish and kept moving us to them We caught more and better strippers than I ever have. And they were great guys!
Jonathan K. | July 18, 2025

Trip: Boston Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Ray was an awesome captain and guide. Very easy going and flexible on what we wanted to do and where to go. Glad we booked.
Michael J. | June 23, 2025

Trip: River Cruising With Capt Ray
★★★★★
Hands down the best captain!!mike got us all hook on some big striper! And took two keeper home and a couple of black fish. Definitely going to be booking with Mike again
Denny H. | May 24, 2025

Trip: RI Inshore/Nearshore 6hr & 8hr
★★★★★
Tyler was awesome. We went out with three adults and two kids (6 & 8) and he got us on the fish! We caught a ton of massive striped bass and had a great time. Will definitely go out with him again.
Rachel W. | July 27, 2024

Trip: Plymouth Striped Bass Special
★★★★★
Tyler was amazing! Timely, professional and friendly. This charter was a gift for my dad for Father's Day, and we had the best time making memories as a family. All five of us each caught something, we would highly recommend and we plan to book again with Tyler in the future!
Brianna B. | June 24, 2024

Trip: Plymouth Striped Bass Special
★★★★★
Had an amazing trip with Dustin. He was patient, knew the best spots and had a great sense of humour. Will definitely be booking with you again the next time I'm in the states.
Paul D. | October 27, 2023

Trip: Kayak Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent day on the water. Lost count of how many fish. Many over sized fish. Great captain great boat highly recommend. Will be back again next year
Kevin B. | July 8, 2023

Trip: Plymouth Striped Bass Special