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

REGULATIONS / RHODE ISLAND

Tautog 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.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
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
LISTED LIMIT
3 fish per person per day April 1-May 31 and August 1-October 14; 5 fish per person per day October 15-December 31
LISTED MIN SIZE
16 inches
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 listed
APPLICABILITY
Closed June 1-July 31. Only one fish may be greater than 21 inches; maximum 10 fish per vessel during all periods.
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.