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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

Rhode Island fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Rhode Island saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

OPEN NOWALL SPECIESAUG 2026
SOURCERI DEM marine fisheries ↗UPDATED AUGUST 14, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The RI DEM page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Black Sea BassParty and charter anglers have 4 fish per person per day May 16-August 31 and 6 fish per person per day September 1-December 31. · Listed season windows: May 16, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 3 fish listedListed open3 fish per person per day16"OPEN
BluefishNo minimum size. Party and charter anglers have 7 fish per person per day.Listed open5 fish per person per day—OPEN
Cod (Atlantic Cod)The RIDEM table lists Cod with NA minimum size, a January 1-December 31 entry, and possession prohibited.Listed closed——CLOSED
Scup (Porgy)Shore minimum is 9.5 inches; private and rental vessel minimum is 11 inches. Party/charter minimum is 11 inches, with 30 fish May 1-August 31, 40 fish September 1-October 31, and 30 fish November 1-December 31. · Listed season windows: May 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 30 fish listedListed open30 fish per person per day9.5"OPEN
Striped BassLegal slot is 28 inches to less than 31 inches. A circle hook is required when fishing recreationally for striped bass with bait.Listed open1 fish per person per day28"OPEN
Summer Flounder (Fluke)At listed special shore sites, anglers may possess up to 2 summer flounder 17 inches or greater as part of the limit; remaining fish must be 19 inches or larger. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 6 fish listedListed open6 fish per person per day19"OPEN
TautogClosed June 1-July 31. Only one fish may be greater than 21 inches; maximum 10 fish per vessel during all periods. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Oct 15, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 5 fish listedListed open3 fish per person per day April 1-May 31 and August 1-October 14; 5 fish per person per day October 15-December 3116"OPEN
Weakfish (Squeteague)Open all year.Listed open1 fish per person per day16"OPEN
Winter Flounder (Blackback)Harvesting or possession is prohibited in Narragansett Bay north of the Colregs Line of Demarcation, Potter Pond, Point Judith Pond, and the Harbor of Refuge. · Listed season windows: Mar 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed open2 fish per person per day12"OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.