The American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is a long, snake-like fish found in Rhode Island rivers, lakes, and coastal waters and is an important native species in local freshwater ecosystems.
BROWN BULLHEAD
Ameiurus nebulosus
Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus), a freshwater catfish species commonly found in Rhode Island lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, identified by its whisker-like barbels and mottled brown coloring.
BLACK CRAPPIE
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), a popular freshwater sport fish in Rhode Island lakes and ponds, recognized by its deep body and distinctive dark speckled pattern.
BLUEGILL
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), a common freshwater sunfish in Rhode Island lakes and ponds, recognized by its deep body, dark vertical bars, and blue-orange coloring.
BROOK TROUT
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), a native freshwater fish found in Rhode Island streams and coldwater habitats, known for its vibrant spots, red belly, and white-edged fins.
BROWN TROUT
Salmo trutta
Brown trout (Salmo trutta), a popular freshwater sport fish in Rhode Island rivers and lakes, recognized by its golden-brown body and distinctive dark and red spotting.
CHAIN PICKEREL
Esox niger
Chain pickerel (Esox niger), a freshwater predatory fish found in Rhode Island lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, recognized by its long body and chain-like markings.
COMMON CARP
Cyprinus carpio
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a large freshwater fish found in Rhode Island lakes, rivers, and ponds, recognized by its heavy body, large scales, and whisker-like barbels.
GOLDEN SHINER
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas), a small freshwater baitfish commonly found in Rhode Island lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams, recognized for its bright golden scales.
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Micropterus salmoides
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a popular freshwater sport fish in Rhode Island lakes and ponds, recognized by its large mouth and dark horizontal stripe along the body.
NORTHERN PIKE
Esox lucius
Northern pike (Esox lucius), a large freshwater predator found in Rhode Island lakes and rivers, recognized by its long body, sharp teeth, and light-colored spots.
PUMPKINSEED
Lepmis gibbosus
Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), a colorful freshwater sunfish found in Rhode Island lakes and ponds, recognized by its bright orange belly, blue markings, and distinctive dark gill spot.
RAINBOW TROUT
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a popular freshwater sport fish in Rhode Island lakes and streams, recognized by its pink lateral stripe and scattered black spots.
REDBREAST SUNFISH
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus), a freshwater sunfish found in Rhode Island rivers and streams, recognized by its deep body, long ear flap, and orange-red belly.
SMALLMOUTH BASS
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), a popular freshwater sport fish in Rhode Island rivers and lakes, recognized by its bronze coloring and vertical bar pattern.
WHITE CATFISH
Ameiurus catus
White catfish (Ameiurus catus), a freshwater catfish species found in Rhode Island lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, recognized by its smooth body and distinctive whisker-like barbels.
WHITE PERCH
Morone americana
White perch (Morone americana), a common freshwater fish in Rhode Island lakes, rivers, and coastal waters, recognized by its silvery body and spiny dorsal fin.
YELLOW PERCH
Perca flavescens
Yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a popular freshwater fish in Rhode Island lakes and ponds, recognized by its yellow body and bold dark vertical stripes.
