Rhode Island Fishing License
Fishing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is small but pure salt-and-fresh diversity. Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound, and the Atlantic shoreline run striped bass, scup, black sea bass, fluke, and false albacore. Block Island Wall and the Brenton Reef rip are bucket-list striper spots. Inland, the Wood and Pawcatuck rivers hold stocked trout and smallmouth. Worden Pond and the state's freshwater ponds give up bass, pickerel, and panfish. The whole state can be fished in a long weekend.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Freshwater Annual | $24.00 |
| Resident Senior Freshwater (65+) | Free |
| Non-Resident Freshwater Annual | $41.00 |
| Non-Resident 3-Day Tourist | $20.00 |
| Trout Conservation Stamp | $6.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife website before purchasing.
Freshwater license year runs March 1 – February 28/29. 100% disabled veterans qualify for complimentary permanent licenses through the DEM Boating Registration and Licensing Office.
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