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Fishing regulations at Watch Hill Cove, RI
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Fishing regulations in Rhode Island can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass.
For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks and see RI Marine Fisheries Regulations: Striped Bass.
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FAQ about Watch Hill Cove fishing
- Striped bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Piked dogfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @FerrariFindsFish reported a nice Clearnose skate.
- @cooper-altman reported a nice Piked dogfish.
- @mstachelski reported a nice Striped bass.
- @connorsmith2902 reported a nice Scup.
- @JoeyModz reported a nice Blue skate.
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