Captains Andy and Rich work the beaches and points of Block Island, RI in mid-July using topwater plugs and light spinning tackle for big school-sized striped bass that are crashing sand eels.
There were schools of sand eels everywhere, sometimes there were birds, sometimes there was bluefish, but many times the only sign of the fish was an occasional bust on the surface.
These fish were also tight to the public beaches on the south side of the island and the bite at dawn and dusk was very good.
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Preview Clip
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Full Length Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best times to fish for striped bass at Block Island are during dawn and dusk. These periods offer very good bite rates as the fish are actively feeding close to public beaches, especially in mid-July.
For striped bass plugging at Block Island, using topwater plugs along with light spinning tackle is recommended. This gear setup is effective for targeting school-sized striped bass that are feeding on sand eels near beaches and points.
Striped bass near Block Island beaches are primarily feeding on schools of sand eels. These eels attract the bass close to shore, especially around the public beaches on the island’s south side.
Yes, besides striped bass, anglers may encounter bluefish and birds feeding on the same schools of sand eels around Block Island. The presence of birds and bluefish is often a sign of fish activity below the surface.
You can watch both a preview clip and the full-length fishing show on YouTube using the provided links. These videos demonstrate fishing techniques and conditions at Block Island for striped bass plugging.
