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

REGULATIONS / RHODE ISLAND

Cod (Atlantic Cod) regulations

Rhode Island · Curated reference 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.

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.
LISTINGCLOSEDListed closed
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Cod (Atlantic Cod)The RIDEM table lists Cod with NA minimum size, a January 1-December 31 entry, and possession prohibited.Listed closed——CLOSED
APPLICABILITY
The RIDEM table lists Cod with NA minimum size, a January 1-December 31 entry, and possession prohibited.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
RIDEM Marine Fisheries Minimum Sizes & Possession Limits, Recreational Marine Fisheries table

UPDATED August 14, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

RI DEM marine fisheries ↗

The RI DEM page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.