Damn Good Skipjack Tuna Fishing Charters In Rhode Island

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 skipjack tuna trips in Rhode Island, and the most popular trips in the area are RI Inshore/Nearshore 6hr & 8hr guided by Mike and Nearshore Shark 6hr & 8hr guided by Mike.

Our guides in Rhode Island are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly skipjack tuna guides / fishing lessons in Rhode Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly skipjack tuna guides in Rhode Island.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for skipjack tuna in Rhode Island as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Rhode Island are bottom fishing, drift fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for skipjack tuna in Rhode Island can range anywhere from about $760 to $1,040, but the average price for a full day trip for skipjack tuna in Rhode Island is $900.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for skipjack tuna fishing in Rhode Island is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Rhode Island, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Rhode Island. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Rhode Island.