Top fish species at Smelt Brook Cove

Striped bass
Striped bass
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General info

Smelt Brook Cove is a part of an ocean located in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass.

Location

41°24′49.3″N 71°30′36.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Smelt Brook Cove, RI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

30.99"

Measurement

Total Length

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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Regulations for

41°24′49.3″N 71°30′36.2″W
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8.4 miles away

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North Kingstown

11.0 miles away

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11.2 miles away

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11.6 miles away

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12.7 miles away

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12.9 miles away

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13.5 miles away

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14.0 miles away

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14.2 miles away

Ashaway

14.3 miles away

Westerly

14.9 miles away

Melville

15.1 miles away

East Greenwich

15.4 miles away

Misquamicut

17.3 miles away

Portsmouth

17.3 miles away

Pawcatuck

17.8 miles away

West Warwick

19.7 miles away

Warwick

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Tiverton

22.0 miles away

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FAQ about Smelt Brook Cove fishing

Smelt Brook Cove is a part of an ocean located in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°24′49.3″N 71°30′36.2″W
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