East Coast Charters
Independent · Point Judith, Rhode Island
East Coast Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Point Judith, Rhode Island, running nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and swordfish on Point Judith and Block Island Sound. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Capt. Max Dispoto runs center console charters out of Point Judith for light tackle inshore and offshore fishing. Trips work the waters around Block Island for striped bass and range to the canyons for bluefin and yellowfin tuna.

What waters does East Coast Charters fish?
East Coast Charters guides Point Judith and Block Island Sound, out of Point Judith, Rhode Island. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with East Coast Charters?
On East Coast Charters's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and swordfish. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does East Coast Charters run?
East Coast Charters runs nearshore trips on Point Judith and Block Island Sound. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Rhode Island?
Yes: everyone fishing Rhode Island waters needs a valid Rhode Island fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife. East Coast Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with East Coast Charters?
You book directly with East Coast Charters: through their website at eastcoastchartersri.com. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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