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Block Island Sound

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Rhode Island, United States

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Block Island Sound fishing reports

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Black sea bass

21 in · 5 lb

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Atlantic bonito

23 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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Tautog

21 in · 5 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

16 in · 6 oz

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Atlantic bonito

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Striped bass

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General info

Block Island Sound is a water located in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Black sea bass, and Summer flounder.

Location

41°16′30.4″N 71°38′58.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Block Island Sound, 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.

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Reviews of Block Island Sound

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Cities nearby

Westerly

9.5 miles away

South Kingstown

13.0 miles away

Narragansett

14.2 miles away

Stonington

14.8 miles away

Groton

20.6 miles away

Newport

22.2 miles away

Ledyard

22.2 miles away

North Kingstown

22.5 miles away

New London

24.1 miles away

Newport East

25.1 miles away

Middletown

25.5 miles away

Griswold

25.7 miles away

East Greenwich

26.0 miles away

Waterford

26.7 miles away

Coventry

28.9 miles away

Portsmouth

29.3 miles away

Montville

29.4 miles away

Norwich

29.6 miles away

West Warwick

30.1 miles away

East Hampton

30.8 miles away

East Lyme

31.0 miles away

Warwick

31.8 miles away

Plainfield

32.0 miles away

Windham

40.3 miles away

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FAQ about Block Island Sound fishing

Block Island Sound is a water located in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°16′30.4″N 71°38′58.2″W
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