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Rhode Island Fishing Regulations 2026
RI fish limits & season regulations
| Fish Type | Size Limit | Season Dates | Keep Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea Bass | Min: 16″ | May 16 – Dec 31 | 3 fish |
| Bluefish | No Limit | Year Round | 5 fish / 7 on charter |
| Cod | NA | Year Round | Prohibited |
| Haddock | Min: 18″ | Year Round | No Limit |
| Pollock | Min: 19″ | Year Round | No Limit |
| Scup | Min: 11″ | May 1 – Dec 31 | 30 fish |
| Scup (shore) | Min: 9.5″ | May 1 – Dec 31 | 30 fish |
| Summer Flounder | Min: 19″ | Apr 1 – Dec 31 | 6 fish |
| Striped Bass | 28″ to less than 31″ | Year Round | 1 fish |
| Tautog | Min: 16″ Only one fish may exceed 21″ | Apr 1 – May 31 Jun 1 – Jul 31 Aug 1 – Oct 14 Oct 15 – Dec 31 | 3 fish closed 3 fish 5 fish | |
| Winter Flounder | 12″ | Mar 1 – Dec 31 | 2 | |
