Hula Charters
Independent · Block Island, Rhode Island
Hula Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Block Island, Rhode Island, running nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass, fluke, bonito, false albacore, and bluefin tuna on Block Island Sound, Southwest Ledge, and North Reef. Season runs May through October. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Capt. Matt King fishes the rips and reefs off Block Island, including Southwest Ledge and the North Reef, from Old Harbor. Light tackle trips run for striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass, fluke, bonito, and false albacore.
Tripsnearshore
SeasonMay through October
RatesHalf day $1,200, full day $2,400
Good to know
What waters does Hula Charters fish?
Hula Charters guides Block Island Sound, Southwest Ledge, and North Reef, out of Block Island, 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 Hula Charters?
On Hula Charters's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass, fluke, bonito, false albacore, and bluefin tuna. 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 Hula Charters run?
Hula Charters runs nearshore trips on Block Island Sound, Southwest Ledge, and North Reef. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Hula Charters?
Hula Charters's guided season runs May through October. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
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. Hula Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Hula Charters?
You book directly with Hula Charters: through their website at hulacharters.com or by phone. 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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