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Striped bass fishing in Rhode Island

Rhode Island offers opportunities to target striped bass, which migrate between freshwater rivers and coastal waters depending on the season.

Types of Striped bass in Rhode Island

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Latest Striped bass fishing reports in Rhode Island

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White perch

Hundred Acre Pond

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White perch

Watchaug Pond

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White perch

Watchaug Pond

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White perch

Watchaug Pond

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Striped bass

Washington County Coast

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White perch

Watchaug Pond

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White perch

James V. Turner Reservoir

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Striped bass

Washington County Coast

33 in · 14 lb

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Striped bass

Bristol County Coast (RI)

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Striped bass

Newport County Coast

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Regulations for Striped bass in Rhode Island

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 July 16th, 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

31"

Measurement

Total Length
Additional information

No closed season.

According to 2025 regulations, the recreational limit is one (1) fish per person per day, with a slot size of 28" to less than 31"  

Synonyms

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

41°33′29.2″N 71°29′52.5″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Striped bass species can you catch in Rhode Island?
Anglers in Rhode Island commonly catch several Striped bass species, including Striped bass, White bass, and White perch, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many coastal waters, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Striped bass in Rhode Island?
Striped bass are caught in coastal waters, lakes throughout Rhode Island. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Newport County Coast, Washington County Coast, and Flat River Reservoir.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.