Lobster/Crab Regulations
Recreational Lobster License
- Available to Rhode Island residents only
- Allows for personal use only (not for sale)
Types of licenses available:
Lobster |
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| Non-Commercial Pot License | $40.00 yr |
| Non-Commercial Diver License | $40.00 yr |
- All lobsters must be measured IMMEDIATELY.
- Those measuring less than 3-3/8"carapace length must be returned immediately to the water from which taken.
- The POSSESSION of egg-bearing or v-notched lobsters is prohibited.
- Mandatory v-notching of all egg-bearing females in LCMA 2 (includes all RI state waters).
- No person shall raise or unduly disturb any lobster pot or trap within the territorial waters of this State between the hours of one (1) hour after sundown and one (1) hour before sunrise.
- Recreational possession limit for licensed residents:
- Pots – 5 pots/recreational license
- Divers – 8 lobsters/day
Blue Crabs
• State Residents Only – no license needed
- All Blue Crabs measuring less than 5" spike to spike shall be returned to the water immediately.
- No person shall possess, take, or attempt to take more than 25 blue crabs from any of the waters in this state except when taking by crab net, dip net, scoop net, hand line or trot line.
- Harvesting of blue crabs is prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
- The POSSESSION of egg-bearing crabs is prohibited.
**This is only a brief summary of the RI Division of Fish and Wildlife’s regulations. For more information or to view the actual regulations please visit RIDFW’s website at: http://www.dem.ri.gov/topics/mftopics.htm**
Life Jackets; Wear Them!
- Always remember to wear a life jacket.
- Make sure your life jacket is U.S.C.G. approved.
- Take the time to ensure a proper fit.
- Life jackets meant for adults do not work for children.
- Children under 13 years old must wear a life jacket.
