Slack Tide sportfishing boat running offshore from Rhode Island

Rhode Island Fishing Charter Prices

Rhode Island
Fishing Charter Rates

Straightforward charter rates from Ram Point Marina near Point Judith—from Rhode Island striped bass and bottom fishing to midshore bluefin and the Northeast canyons.

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Trips from$995
DepartureRam Point Marina
Fuel surcharge triggerAbove $4.00 / gallon

Fuel surcharge policy

Only the difference above $4.00.

If marine fuel exceeds $4.00 per gallon, a fuel surcharge will be added based on the difference above $4.00 and the gallons burned during the trip. The adjustment will be confirmed before departure.

Drug & Alcohol Policy

Beer only.
Zero illegal drugs.

Beer is permitted, but glass containers and hard liquor are not. If a guest becomes intoxicated or unsafe, as determined by the captain, the boat will return to the dock immediately and no refund will be issued. Illegal drugs are prohibited aboard Slack Tide; violations will be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Offshore & canyon

Go the distance.

Long-range trips aboard the 40-foot Cabo Express, planned around the bite and the forecast.

Full day

Canyon Trip

A focused run to productive shelf-edge and canyon water.

DurationUp to 15 hours
$5,295per charter

Extended offshore

Overnight Canyon

Daylight and after-dark opportunities for the full canyon experience.

Duration28–30 hours
$6,495per charter

Full day

Midshore Bluefin

A full day built around the moving Rhode Island bluefin tuna bite.

Duration & range12 hours · Up to 35 miles
$3,995per charter

Inshore charter rates

Stay on the bite.

Choose the amount of time that fits your crew, from a half day to a full eight-hour trip.

Rhode Island inshore

Striped Bass

Fish the migration around Point Judith, the rips, and nearby structure.

Half day4 hours$995
Six hour6 hours$1,295
Full day8 hours$1,495

Rhode Island inshore

Bottom Fishing

Target fluke, black sea bass, and golden sea bream on productive coastal grounds.

Half day4 hours$895
Six hour6 hours$1,195
Full day8 hours$1,395

Seasonal offshore

Shark Fishing

Set a chum slick for blue, mako, thresher, porbeagle, brown, and hammerhead sharks.

Half day4 hours$995
Six hour6 hours$1,295
Full day8 hours$1,495

Seasonal offshore trip

Rhode Island shark fishing

Shark trips are planned around current conditions, regulations, and the best available offshore window. Rates match striped bass trips: $995 for 4 hours, $1,295 for 6 hours, and $1,495 for 8 hours.

Explore Shark Fishing ↗ Call (330) 495-6569

Before you book

Clear from the start.

Call or send an inquiry to confirm your date, crew size, trip plan, and booking details.

01

Charter pricing

Listed rates are for the private charter, not a per-person ticket. Share your crew size when booking.

02

Fuel surcharge

When marine fuel is above $4.00 per gallon, the surcharge is based on the difference above $4.00 and the gallons burned.

03

Mate gratuity

A customary 20% mate gratuity is not included in the listed charter price.

04

Alcohol

Beer only. No glass containers or hard liquor. Captain-determined intoxication ends the trip without a refund.

05

Illegal drugs

Illegal drugs are prohibited aboard Slack Tide. Violations will be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.

06

Conditions

Timing and trip plans remain subject to weather, sea conditions, regulations, and the captain’s judgment.

Offshore fishing disclaimer

Know the risks.
Sign before departure.

Every passenger should review and sign the guest agreement before Slack Tide leaves the dock.

Offshore fishing and boating involve unavoidable risks, including rough or changing seas, severe weather, slips and falls, hooks and sharp equipment, moving machinery, marine life, seasickness, fatigue, cold or heat exposure, and delayed access to emergency care.

  • Follow every captain and crew instruction.
  • Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever directed.
  • Disclose medical, mobility, swimming, or medication concerns before departure.
  • Understand that the captain has final authority over safety, routing, and returning to port.
  • Accept that weather, sea conditions, regulations, or safety may change or end the trip.
  • Understand that fish species, size, and catch are never guaranteed.
Download & Print Waiver ↓ Questions? Contact Matt →

The agreement documents each guest’s acknowledgment of inherent risks and onboard rules. It does not limit any legal right or claim that cannot lawfully be waived.

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