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2025 Fishing Highlights

Fishing Highlights of the 2025-2026 Fishing Season

Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for the 2025-2026 Rhode Island Freshwater Fishing Guide.

Representing RI in more ways than one!

Young angler holding a largemouth bass while fishing in Rhode Island. — Young angler Hunter proudly holds a largemouth bass he caught while freshwater fishing in Rhode Island. Photo credit: Hunter H.

Angler holding a large common carp beside a Rhode Island freshwater lake. — An angler proudly displays a large common carp caught while freshwater fishing along a Rhode Island lake shoreline. Photo credit: Daphne F.

Carpe Diem!

With help from his grandfather, Lucas lands his biggest Largemouth Bass yet!

Adult and child holding a large freshwater fish together on a lakeshore in Rhode Island. — A grandfather helps a young angler hold up a large freshwater catch while fishing along a Rhode Island lake shoreline. Photo credit: Mike C.

Aleena celebrates with her family as she takes home a trophy from an opening day fishing derby!

Young angler holding a fishing trophy beside an adult at a Rhode Island freshwater fishing event. — A young angler proudly displays a fishing trophy after a successful freshwater fishing event in Rhode Island, standing beside a supportive adult. Photo credit: Aleena W.

A colorful perch caught on a classic RI summer day.

Young angler holding a yellow perch while fishing from a boat on a Rhode Island lake. — A young angler proudly displays a freshly caught yellow perch while fishing from a boat on a Rhode Island lake. Photo credit: Lucas M.