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Hunting and Fishing in Rhode Island
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Fresh Water Fishing
Anglers seeking fresh water fishing action don't have to look
far while in Rhode Island. Our many rivers, lakes and ponds
provide a wide variety of fresh water gamefish such as
Largemouth bass, Northern Pike and Crappie. Trout and landlocked
Salmon are stocked in waters throughout the state. Scenic rivers
such as the Wood, Pawcatuck, Moosup and Falls located in
southern Rhode Island, offer premier trout fishing throughout
spring, summer and fall.
Salt Water Fishing
From shore or boat, Rhode Island is a fisherman's paradise. The
diversity and abundance of gamefish found in Rhode Island
waters, combined with the ease of accessibility of our shoreline
provides angling excitement throughout the year.
Bluefish and Striped Bass are the most common sportfish, both
inshore and offshore. The bluefish, considered by many to be the
finest fighting fish in the Atlantic, can be caught from May
through November. These voracious feeders average 4 to 6 pounds,
with 11 to 15 pounders not uncommon, especially in the Fall.
Equally revered is the striped bass. Found all along our shores,
particularly in rocky areas and in estuaries, salt ponds and
rivers, this fighter can reach up to 65 pounds, with many 40+
pounders caught each year.
For offshore action, anglers can pursue several species of tuna,
hark and cod. Also, prized billfish such as white and blue
marlin and swordfish are caught annually. What makes Rhode
Island offshore fishing so good is its relative closeness to the
canyon fishing on the fertile Continental Shelf, allowing more
time for fishing and less time spent traveling.
From beginners in the sport, to experts seeking big game
species, or to ultra-light tackle and fly rod enthusiasts
looking for world records - Rhode Island has it all. Whether in
the tranquil waters of Narragansett Bay, in the surf of Block
Island Sound or in the deep Atlantic, angers will find year
round pleasure in the abundant salt waters of the Ocean State.
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