REGULATIONS / RHODE ISLAND
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.
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. LISTINGOPENListed open
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 - LISTED LIMIT
- 3 fish per person per day
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 16, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Party 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.
- 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.