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Whiting Fishing in Newport

Newport has 6 shore marks rated for whiting. They're ranked below by how strongly whiting show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

Out of season — best Oct–Mar
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best whiting marks in Newport

Ranked by how strongly whiting show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Goldcliff Sea Wall Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn–winter; small fish strip or lug on size 1–2/0, often improves after dusk.
Uskmouth Lighthouse Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Common in colder months on worm or fish baits; keep baits small and fresh in the run.
Newport Wetlands Sea Wall Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn/winter chance; small 1/0–2/0 hooks with lug/rag; fish into dusk and after dark.
Uskmouth Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn/winter sport; smallish hooks with lug/rag cocktails; bites often best as tide eases near HW slack.
Goldcliff Point Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn–winter, dusk/night; lug/rag cocktails, size 1–2/1 hooks, keep baits moving in the flow.
Uskmouth Power Station Outfall Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Shows in colder months; use smaller hooks (1/0–2) and worm/squid baits, avoiding the very snaggiest lines.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for whiting

Top baits, best first

  1. Lugworm
  2. White Rag
  3. Mackerel Strip
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Three-Hook Clip Down
  2. Three-Hook Flapper
  3. Long & Low

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Whiting species guide.

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