Rhode Island offers excellent saltwater fishing in Narragansett Bay and along the Atlantic coast. Despite being the smallest state, Rhode Island has 400 miles of coastline and is famous for striped bass, fluke, and tautog fishing. Inland freshwater fishing includes 60+ lakes and ponds offering largemouth bass, trout, and panfish. The Blackstone River provides excellent urban fishing opportunities.
Fishing Regulations
- Stocked trout waters have specific seasons and limits; check the DEM fishing guide.
- Tidal/saltwater species have separate marine regulations.
6 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Inland & Freshwater
Scituate Reservoir, Worden Pond, Watchaug Pond, Peck Pond
40 spots
Narragansett Bay
Narragansett Bay, Newport, Jamestown, Almy Pond
40 spots
Providence & Blackstone
Blackstone River, Providence Harbor, Ten Mile River, Aldersgate Lake
80 spots
South County Coast
Point Judith, Block Island Sound, Charlestown, Alton Pond
44 spots
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