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Sunfish fishing in Rhode Island

Rhode Island provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for sunfish. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Sunfish in Rhode Island

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Sunfish.

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Latest Sunfish fishing reports in Rhode Island

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Bluegill

Spectacle Pond

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Pumpkinseed

Waterman Reservoir

8 in · 3 oz

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Pumpkinseed

Stillwater Reservoir

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Pumpkinseed

Stillwater Reservoir

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Bluegill

Stillwater Reservoir

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Bluegill

Stillwater Reservoir

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Pumpkinseed

Stillwater Reservoir

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Bluegill

Big Round Top Pond

6 in · 5 oz

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Bluegill

Unnamed water

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Bluegill

Peck Pond

5 in · 3 oz

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Regulations for Sunfish in Rhode Island

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FAQ

Anglers in Rhode Island commonly catch several Sunfish species, including Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Green sunfish, Redbreast sunfish, and Warmouth, 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.
Sunfish 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 Sunfish have recently been caught.