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“I have never been on a vessel with a more helpful or pleasant crew, and I go out on trips 25 to 30 times a year.” in 14 reviews
“At the end of the day, on the way back to port, they'll fillet your catch for $2/fish and put it in a plastic bag.” in 4 reviews
“went out cod fishing this past winter fishing was amazing captain was very welcoming and the mates were great!” in 15 reviews
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Francis Fleet is located in the world famous Galilee section of Narragansett, Rhode Island. They offer a wide variety of activities that you might enjoy while vacationing in the area. Some of their most popular outings are: - Deep Sea Fishing - Party Boat Cruise - Whale Watching They also offer many other services which are all available on their website. Please contact them with any questions.
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- Katie L.Pawtucket, RI1384381272Sep 7, 2020Updated review
I took advantage of the half day fishing trip for this Labor Day Monday and I'm glad I did!!
This was my second time fishing with the Frances Fleet and I really can not say enough about the awesome crew members aboard! Whether I tangled my line or snarled my reel - any of the guys were happy to assist.
When I caught my fish they took it off the hook for me! At the end of the trip all of our fish were filleted and bagged to take home.
As an amateur angler I highly recommend this half day trip for anyone who wants to try salt water fishing without the usual huge price tag.
Don't forget to bring cash for snacks, having your fish filleted and to tip the crew!!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0Jul 12, 2019Previous reviewMy first saltwater fishing trip and I was very happy!
We arrived early and found the rest of our group had already boarded. We went inside and bought our tickets and got in on the pool (heaviest fish caught that trip wins pool $).
I found all of the guys that were on deck to be super helpful and polite.
Considering they had 54 anglers to work with on this particular trip - they did an excellent job helping with bait, tangles, photos with your catch, etc.
I would definitely recommend this half day trip for any beginners or just someone looking to get out on the boat for a day.
Don't forget to bring cash for filleting your catch and to tip the crew on the way off the boat! - Jennifer K.Waukegan, IL02814Aug 5, 2022
Had a great time today on the whale watching excursion! We were able to see several whales including a mom & calf. A great value for the fare! I highly recommend the tour.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Marie G.North Castle, NY56Jan 2, 2023
Great whale watching trip out of Narragansett!! It is a very long trip out to the feeding grounds, but the crew found whales!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Rob F.Barrington, RI18194295Aug 12, 2022
I signed up for a 4 1/2 hour whale watching trip. I arrived to find they have 1 bathroom and there were 10 people standing in line to use it. We were late boarding the Lady Francis because they were hosing the clam bellies and fish slime off the decks. Rods still in the holders. We boarded and they had a full boat. There were small children including a screaming infant. Seas were forcast for 1 to 2 feet. The captain informed us that it would be an hour and forty five minute ride out to the whales. No idea it was so far. They were doing 15 mph, so pretty far. The boat was rocking and bouncing along. The parents of the screaming baby had it standing holding the railing rocking back and forth with every wave. Terrifying! People walking like drunks on the rolling deck. I watched a small child hit the deck and come up with 2 bloody knees. A couple teenage boys were using the overhead metal rack as monkey bars, and also doing pullups. They were also down in the pulpit bow riding, which is illegal! During the fun, a woman staggered across the deck and stepped on my ankle and almost fell. More than a couple seniors looked like they grabbed a rail at the last second before falling. I saw a kid come up the ladder holding a hamburher in one hand, a hotdog in the other, and a cup of coffee in his teeth. Look ma, no hands! The boat moved way more in calm seas than I expexted. Long ride out, we saw a pod of dolfins for a couple minutes, spent a fruitless hour motoring around, and went back. We all got coupons to go back out again. They let people do some dangerous stuff, and I was constantly expecting people to fall. It was hard to watch.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Aug 29, 2016
Went on a half-day Summer fishing trip yesterday- the boat left at 1 and came back back at 6.
I caught zippo, but quite a few folks pulled in fluke, sea bass, and very strange looking sea robins (which look like some prehistoric thing out of Jurrasic World).
The three mates were outstanding -running around the ship baiting hooks, untangling lines, and sprinting to some lucky angler when the crowd yelled "Fish On!" Baiting the hooks was pretty cool- you get one 2-3" strip of calamari and you put the hook through the top, then hook a tiny fish or two through its eyeball, so you have a mini three piece streamer.
Fluke and seabass are bottom feeders, so you drop your line all the way down until it hits bottom, flip the bale and wait.
They have a grill onboard and cooked up dogs and burgers for the customers. They have a tiny bathroom too.Helpful 7Thanks 0Love this 6Oh no 0 - T W.Boston, MA0394Aug 31, 2020
I did a full day fluke trip. Unfortunately, the fish weren't biting much and the seas were rough but that's not the captain's fault. Bring cash for any transactions on board (filleting your catch or buying food).
I can't say enough good things about the crew, who constantly walk around the deck ready to offer help. They don't stop working. They untangled my reel, got me unstuck from someone else's line, helped me disgorge hooks from fish mouths, measured their length, and refilled our bait without us having to ask. At the end of the day, on the way back to port, they'll fillet your catch for $2/fish and put it in a plastic bag. Be sure to tip the crew $20 to $30. More if you're in a group.
You can bring your own food or buy it on board, cash only. Prices range from $1 to $5/item for drinks, chips/snacks, hot dogs ($2) or burgers ($4) cheese is an extra buck. You can bring reasonable amounts of beer in cans, no glass. There's a small restroom on board, it's about the size of an airplane bathroom. It takes 90 minutes to get out, followed by several hours of fishing, about 90 minutes back. Sometimes the captain moved the boat to a different spot.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jeff M.North Kingstown, RI117401596Jun 30, 2018
Went out on the Gail Frances for an afternoon 1/2 Day Fluke Fishing about a week back. Black Seabass season had just opened, and much of the catch was large and short sea bass. The boat provided rigs were set up for drift, 8oz and 10oz weight bouncing squid strips and and frozen silversides (spearing) along the bottom in 60+ feet of water.
Bigger fluke were being caught with brought on board equipment, jigging bucktails and soft plastic baits, often tipped with spearing.
Crew were really great. Had the gear ready and bait available well before the lines were in the water, expert at sorting tangled lines and backlashed reels, and quick to the spot with the landing nets.
All in it was a fine afternoon, brought a couple of nice keepers home to boot.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michael M.New Orleans, LA53114Jul 21, 2021
Do not ever go here to buy bait and / or tackle. The selection is ok but small. The help are poorly trained and rude. The owner is truly an idiot. I recently purchased several items, including a knife. I saw a knife I thought was better for my purpose and asked that it be exchanged for the substitute. The clerk was not trained to complete the transaction. It took the owner 12 minutes to arrive to perfect the refund. He was rude, abusive and frankly, an a hole. Do not EVAH! patronise this business. ZERO STARS!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Claire G.San Juan Capistrano, CA0138Jun 4, 2021
I've called and spoke with employees at Frances Fleet for 5 days straight. Everyone promised to call me back to confirm my reservation for a private fishing charter for a dozen anglers in mid-July. No one has called me back....they are leaving all this money on the table. I'm disappointed. We just wanted to go fishing!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Davis I.Pawtucket, RI0323Oct 19, 2021
All employees that we met were friendly... From the parking lot attendant to the deckhands. Boat was clean and stocked. Either side of the boat is perfect for viewing the whales as the captain makes sure of that!
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