Westport River - early May

[shyc40]

I have one individual coming from MI and another from ME. We hope to head south to fish the Westport River. Would May 11 be too early to find stripers?

[FishHawk]

It all depends on the water temps. But the Westport warms up early . Give it a try you might get a few. FishHawk

[finman]

The Westport R. heats up in mid to late May and so does the fishing.
Good shore spots include the end of the State part at the mouth of the river
as well as Gooseberry Is. You're also not far from the Sakonnet R. Other
reports on this forum indicate that Narragansett Bay and tthe Sakonnet will be looking good by then.
Most fishing done inside in the Westport R. is by boat, kayak or canoe to access the channels and flats.