Our Mission...

The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s mission is to ensure that the freshwater, marine, and wildlife resources of the State of Rhode Island will be conserved and managed for equitable and sustainable use.

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Recreational Saltwater Fishing License

In order to fish recreationally in Rhode Island marine waters, and in offshore federal waters, anglers and spearfishers must have a RI Recreational Saltwater Fishing License, OR a Federal Registration, OR a license from a reciprocal state.

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Page Through Our Digital Edition!

Read the entire 2013 Rhode Island Recreational Saltwater Fishing guide online! Our unique digital edition allows you to page through the entire guide, just as if you were reading the magazine.

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Narragansett Bay Juvenile Finfish Survey

The year 2012 marked the 26th year for the Narragansett Bay Juvenile Finfish survey. This survey is one of the major projects conducted annually by the RIDEM – Division of Fish and Wildlife Marine Section.

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Our Mission... Saltwater License Digital Edition Finfish Survey

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Rhode Island Saltwater Fishing Guide

Digital Edition Click through an interactive version of the regulation guide. Turn the pages just as you would the real thing.

PDF Download The entire guide is also available as a PDF download for offline viewing.

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