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Fishing regulations at Ambrose Swamp, 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 Black sea bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Recreational anglers:
Closed season: Jan 1 through May 21
Minimum size: 16.5-inches total length
Bag Limit:
- May 22 to Aug 26: 2 black sea bass/person/day
- Aug 27 to Dec 31: 3 black sea bass/person/day
Party and Charter Boats:
Closed season: Jan 1 through June 17
Minimum size: 16-inches total length
Bag Limit:
- June 18 to Aug 31: 2 black sea bass/person/day
- Sept 1 to Dec 31: 6 black sea bass/person/day
Centropristis striata
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FAQ about Ambrose Swamp fishing
- Black sea bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @nbetz3863 reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @mmagalhaes6684 reported a nice Atlantic bluefin tuna.
- @owenlansek reported a nice Blue shark.
- @owenfleury reported a nice Tautog.
- @owenfleury reported a nice Black sea bass.
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