Rhode Island Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in Rhode Island?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
Rhode Island Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to Rhode Island Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of Rhode Island's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
Rhode Island Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in Rhode Island.
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Land Trust defends YMCA land deal
- CHARLESTOWN - The findings of the Charlestown Conservation Commission don't match up with those of experts from U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, say members of the Charlestown Land Trust ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 2/1/2012 7:41:44 AM
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Joseph E. Provost
- He enjoyed deep sea fishing and was an avid gardener ... Burial with military honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/31/2012 12:50:43 PM
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Town learning from mistakes on bridge project
- Hartford said that amount was deemed to be too high, and the contractor - which had been recommended by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation - told the town it could save as much as 20 percent off the original quote if it worked on a ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 1/31/2012 7:57:14 AM
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Elks are a force for good in the community
- 109 Years of Woonsocket Elkdom The 109-year-old Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850 is one of the most active lodges in Rhode Island. The lodge celebrated a ... for its sponsorship of the annual fishing derby at Cass Pond and Goodfellows Day for the Milk Fund ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/29/2012 5:46:35 PM
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Human Services, police give views of life for town's young people
- STONINGTON - Human Services Director Beth-Ann Stewart prefaced her annual state-of-youth-in-Stonington report to the Board of Education this month by comparing herself to a Saturday Night Live character who always has something depressing to say ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 1/28/2012 8:25:15 PM
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Woonsocket's Tyrone Nared found his way on the hardwood
- Plus I knew I didn’t want to stay in Rhode Island,” Nared admitted ... at Monroe and for head coach Jeff Brustad was a walk in the park. Leaning on his big-fish-in-a-small-pond reputation that had served him well during the comeback tour at CCRI ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/19/2012 4:54:01 PM
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Robert Ames
- MAPLEVILLE- Robert Ames, 57, of Zenon St., Mapleville, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital ... and previously worked at Janell Truck Bodies. Robert enjoyed fishing and playing in a pool league. He is survived by two brothers, John ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/19/2012 1:33:35 PM
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Richmond vet honored for work at URI
- Serra does with laboratory animals at the University of Rhode Island is no different than what he does ... The largest two species used in testing at URI are mice and fish, though rats are also used, he noted. Other studies at URI involving ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 1/17/2012 8:56:47 AM
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Knowles Mill renewal
- The project initially received $200,000 from the federal Environmental Protection Agency and $150,000 from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental ... "People will end up fishing here more than anything," Marchant said.
- Westerly Sun
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- 1/14/2012 8:27:32 PM
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Runoff district feedback sought
- WESTERLY - A proposal to assess an annual fee on property owners for the amount of storm water runoff they generate is drawing praise and support, as well as questions and criticisms from Town Council members. An overview of a proposed storm ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 1/14/2012 8:13:13 PM
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William Joseph Figuerido Sr.
- During his spare time, William enjoyed hunting, fishing, working out in his garden, raising animals, and just being in the great outdoors. He was a loving father and devoted husband, who will be greatly missed by those that have come to know and love him.
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/4/2012 10:59:35 AM
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Normand A. LeBeau
- Mr. LeBeau loved hunting, and fishing, playing cards, western movies, spending time with his family. He was a life member of the Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three loving daughters ..
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/3/2012 9:06:14 AM
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Arthur C. Manstream Jr.
- An avid outdoorsman, Arthur loved hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and camping. He enjoyed saltwater fishing and was a member of the RI Mobile Sportfishing Club. He also was a skilled in woodworking and was eager to lend a hand to anyone needing help with
- Woonsocket Call
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- 1/3/2012 7:18:51 AM
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Stormwater utility fee system explained
- WESTERLY - The typical Westerly homeowner would pay $68 per year under a stormwater utility fee system included in a draft report produced by the Rhode Island Department of ... which adversely affect fish and other aquatic organisms, Scott ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 12/28/2011 8:16:05 AM
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Robert M. Aguiar
- He was a member of VFW post #6342 of Forestdale, and the Holy Ghost Society of North Smithfield. He enjoyed riding his Harley, playing golf, fishing and hunting. His funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 starting at 9AM with a service at 10AM in the .
- Woonsocket Call
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- 12/27/2011 11:01:54 AM
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DEM easing septic regs
- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has agreed ... lawn fertilizer and animal waste can boost algae growth in the salt ponds, and reduce oxygen for fish and plant species. "We all recognize the importance of reducing nitrogen ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 12/21/2011 7:34:16 AM
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Gerald E. Thiebault
- He was an avid sportsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. A service will be held at noon on Thursday, December 22, in the chapel of Saint Jean the Baptist Cemetery in Bellingham, MA. There are no calling hours. Donations in his name may be made
- Woonsocket Call
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- 12/16/2011 10:24:51 AM
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Martha A. Rossi
- for 5 years, she also worked for her other brother, John Orlando at Serio's Fish & Chips on Providence St. before retiring at age 85. At Serio's she was the light of the restaurant, people came from all over to see her smiling face. Martha had a loving ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 12/12/2011 8:42:13 AM
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Lindy's Tavern is back and thriving
- Nowadays, Lindy's Tavern is perhaps one of the most sought-after pubs and seafood eateries in northern Rhode Island. “I didn't know if it was ... to scallops to whole friend clams to the basic fish and chips, seven days a week. He said the fish is ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 12/11/2011 4:43:00 PM
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Dogs gone but gulls raid nests at Sandy Point
- The season started with an increased number of nesting birds, said Erin King, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There were two more pairs of piping plovers, for a total of eight, and four more pairs of American ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 11/28/2011 8:01:33 AM
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Pension overhaul wins; court challenge likely
- PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island is taking dramatic steps toward fixing one of the nation's most underfunded public pension systems, but the true battle with public-sector unions may be just beginning. State lawmakers ignored jeers from public workers and the ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 11/18/2011 3:19:55 AM
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Treasurer faces tough crowd at Chariho
- WOOD RIVER JUNCTION - On the eve of the likely passage of Rhode Island's pension reform bill, General Treasurer Gina Raimondo came to a forum at Chariho Middle School to try and ease people's fears. But even before Raimondo pulled up to the ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 11/17/2011 8:28:55 AM
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16-year-old still critical after Chariho crash
- RICHMOND - One of the four teenagers injured in a serious car crash in Charlestown last month remains in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. A second boy, the driver of the car, has undergone therapy for neurological injuries at an out ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 11/17/2011 8:28:55 AM
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Venice Restaurant expansion wins endorsement
- The applicants will return to the Planning Board once a master plan is developed and will also seek approval and permits from the Zoning Board and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council. The property is within a Special Area ...
- Westerly Sun
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- 11/16/2011 8:30:06 AM
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Corridor celebrates 25 years with rally in train station
- The cleaned-up Blackstone River, once the engine driving the birth of the American Industrial Revolution at Samuel Slater’s preserved river-powered textile mill in Pawtucket, now hosts canoeing, kayaking and fishing ... of the Rhode Island ingenuity ...
- Woonsocket Call
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- 11/13/2011 3:11:32 AM
Rhode Island Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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Rhode Island Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in Rhode Island.
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Post a Club Referral and we will update this list.