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Fishing Locations

Opening day for trout fishing in Rhode Island is usually mid-April. Licenses are required for anglers 15 years of age and older. Licenses many be purchased at Rhode Island’s city halls and town halls and many local bait and retail shops or online at the Licensing and Registration web page of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Rhode Island residents are not required to have a license for saltwater fishing unless they wish to sell the catch. Out-of-state residents must have a license to shellfish in Rhode Island waters; also, they are forbidden to take lobster. For more information contact the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management at 401-789-3094.

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28 places to visit

  • Charlestown, RI

    Quonochontaug Breachway to Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island Sound

    The boat ramp at the inner end of the Quonochontaug Breachway provides access to Quonochontaug Pond and Block Island Sound. This boat launch is used by fishermen. The tide runs strongly through this breachway; take caution.
    See full description of this location at our boat ramps page.
    End of West Beach Road, off Post Road / Route 1
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  • New Shoreham (Block Island), RI

    Ocean Avenue Bridge

    Location: This bridge crosses over Trims Pond, a tidal pond that is connected to Great Salt Pond in New Harbor.
    Trims Pond

  • Block Island, RI

    Dunns Bridge

    A popular fishing place is the bridge over the Harbor Pond Channel. This site has traditionally provided public access for fishing, scenic enjoyment, and shell fishing. No parking is available.
    Beach Avenue
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  • Charlestown, RI

    Quonochontaug Breachway

    Location: West Beach Road, off of Route 1. A popular fishing spot for striped bass, winter flounder, snapper, and Bluefish. Parking is available at the end of West Beach Road for cars and boat trailers. Toilets on-site.

  • Charlestown, RI

    Charlestown Breachway

    The breachway has some of the best salt water fishing in South County and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound. there is a boat ramp of linked concrete slabs, a rock jetty, a wide sandy beach on the ocean, and an RV campground. There is parking and an entrance fee during season. No handicap access.
    West end of Charlestown Beach Road
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  • Narragansett, RI

    Black Point

    Off Ocean Road, just north of Scarborough State Beach. A dirt path extends toward Narragansetts Bay from a parking lot just north of the old stone carriage house. On-site parking is available.
    Off Ocean Avenue

  • Narragansett, RI

    Middle Bridge Road access to Narrow River

    The causeway and bridge crosed over the Narrow River. At the southwest end of the bridge there is a path to the Narrow River identified by a historic marker. There is restricted parking along Middlebridge Road. Trash receptacles are on-site.
    Middle Bridge Road
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  • Narragansett, RI

    Old Sprague Bridge Overlook

    Location: East of Scenic Route 1A. The bridge abutments provide a view of the Pettaquamscutt Refuge and the Narrow River. There is parking available for cars on both sides of the river. Handicap access.

  • Jamestown, RI

    Taylor Point on Potter Cove

    Potter Cove is a long sandy beach facing the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The beach and Taylor Point are part of a town park where people like to fish, windsurf, paddle kayaks and have picnics. On the water here, prepare to handle large waves and heavy boat traffic. This is a site for launching hand-carried boats such as canoes or kayaks.
    at Freebody and Bayview drives
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  • Bristol, RI

    Mount Hope Fishing Access

    A single-width concrete ramp that accommodates trailers leads into shallow water, protected by a breakwater on Mount Hope Bay. Nearby is a rocky beach and a marsh. Parking for 20 vehicles, or fewer with trailers. There's more parking along the entrance road.
    Off Annawamscutt Drive

  • Tiverton, RI

    Seapowet Marsh and Point Fishing Area

    Location: Off Seapowet Avenue, this refuge area includes a variety of coastal habitats. There is a parking area along a cobble beach north of the bridge over the Seapowet River and walking or driving access to Seapowet Point. There is a marsh on the point, popular for shellfishing. The beach is a good spot for walking, fishing, bird watching, or enjoying the view of the river.
    Off Seapowet Avenue

  • Little Compton, RI

    Breakwater at entrance to Sakonnet Harbor

    At the end of Bluffhead Road and at the mouth of the Sakonnet River a breakwater is at the opening of Sakonnet Harbor. The breakwater is good for walking and fishing. There is no public ramp. On-site parking is available.
    Bluffhead Road

  • Newport, RI

    Van Zandt Fishing Pier

    Just south of the Newport Bridge is a public pier at the crossing of Van Zandt Avenue and Washington Street to Narragansett Bay. There is no on-site parking.
    Van Zandt Avenue and Washington Street

  • Newport, RI

    Goat Island Connector

    This causeway links downtown Newport to Goat Island. It's a popular spot for fishing. A paved road and two concrete sidewalks extend from the circle in front of the hotel to the west side of the causeway and Newport Harbor. Curbside parking is available.
    Gladys Casrr Bolhouse Road

  • Newport, RI

    Kings Beach Fishing Area

    Kings Beach is a fishing access site at the east end of Brenton Point State Park. There is a gravel parking lot and a rocky beach for launching only hand-carried sea kayaks. Waves from the Atlantic are heavy, and only experienced sea kayakers should attempt this water.
    Off Ocean Avenue just west of Prices Neck Road
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  • Coventry, RI

    Carbuncle Pond

    Carbuncle Pond is a pretty 39-acre pond in the Nicholas Farm Management Area. Two gravel parking lots lead to a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and to a concrete plank boat ramp. There are good places at both lots for launching hand-carried boats. Only electric trolling motors are allowed on the pond. The pond is stocked with trout several times a year.
    Off Plainfield Pike (Route 14)
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  • Lincoln, RI

    Olney Pond In Lincoln Woods State Park

    Trout fishing is done at this pond in a state park in northern Rhode Island. On the the east side of the park is a cement plank boat ramp suitable for launching trailered boats as well as hand-carried boats. Kayaks are available for rent here.
    Off Route 146
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  • South Kingstown, RI

    Barber Pond

    28 acres. Location: Route 102 to Route 2 South, about 7 miles on right. Parking: Yes.
    Barber's Pond Road, off Route 2

  • Charlestown, RI

    Ninigret Park

    Pond swimming, fishing; playground, fields, nature center, Frisbee golf

    Fishing is done in a small pond in the park. Picnicking, a pavilion, and bathrooms are nearby.
    Route 1A just off Route 1 401-364-1222
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  • Tiverton, RI

    Stafford Pond

    476 acres. Route 24 East to Fish Road South, to Bulgarmarsh Road, take left on Route 81. Stafford Pond Road, access on left. Parking: Yes.
    off Old Stafford Road

  • Richmond, RI

    Wyoming Pond (Wood River)

    26 acres. Location: Route 95 to Route 138W, site just past intersection of Routes 3 and 138 and Bridge Street, on the right. Gravel ramp. Parking: Yes
    Bridge Street and Nooseneack Hill road

  • Chepachet, RI

    Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)

    352 acres. Location: Route 44 West to Jackson School House Road, North, site is ½ mile on the right. Parking: Yes.
    at Jackson Schoolhouse and Widow Smith roads