Bristol County Coast (RI)
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Fishing regulations at Bristol County Coast (RI), 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.
Regulations for top species
Striped bass
Bag limit1
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size28" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Max size30.99" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Restrictions & requirements
Circle Hook + Natural Bait
Circle hooks required when fishing with natural bait greater than 3" in length.
Additional information
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.
Synonyms
Scup
Bag limit30
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size9.5" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Additional information
Exceptions to stated regulations:
Shore Anglers- 9.5 in length limit, 30 fish possession limit, May 1 – December 31
Private- 11 in length limit, 30 fish possession limit, May 1 – December 31
For-Hire- 11 in length limit, 30 fish possession limit, May 1 – August 31
For-Hire- 11 in length limit, 40 fish possession limit, September 1 – October 31
For-Hire- 11 in length limit, 30 fish possession limit, November 1 – December 31
Edibility
Synonyms
Bluefish
Bag limit5
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Additional information
No minimum size. Open year round.
Bag Limit = 5 bluefish per angler per day for anglers fishing from a for-hire boat.
Edibility
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