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Fishing regulations at Big River, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Micropterus nigricans
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FAQ about Big River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chain pickerel - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Tebateba123 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @Tebateba123 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Tebateba123 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Tebateba123 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @chris-iannone reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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