Fishing

Fishing in Rhode Island

Discover 24 state parks offering fishing in Rhode Island

🐟 Rhode Island Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $21
Non-Resident Annual $38
Youth Under 15 free
Senior 65+ free
Trout Stamp $5.50
Saltwater R: $7, NR: $10

License valid March 1–Feb 28/29. Marine license reciprocal with NY, CT, MA, ME.

Official Rhode Island Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Rhode Island State Parks with Fishing

Arcadia Management Area (Rhode-Island)

Arcadia Management Area

+5 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Hunting Canoeing Biking
Beach Pond (Rhode-Island)

Beach Pond

+1 Canoeing
An aerial view of a lighthouse on an island located in a State Park.

Beavertail State Park
Newport Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park

Brenton Point State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Sailing Jet Skiing RV
Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park

Burlingame State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Charlestown Breachway State Beach (Rhode Island)

Charlestown Breachway State Beach

+3 Stargazing Paddleboarding Kayaking
Colt State Park (Rhode Island)

Colt State Park

+5 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Paddling RV Biking
East Bay Bike Path State Park (Rhode-Island)

East Bay Bike Path State Park

East Beach State Beach

+2 Beachcombing Kayaking
East Matunuck State Beach (Rhode-Island)

East Matunuck State Beach
Fishermen's Memorial State Park (Rhode Island)

Fishermen’s Memorial State Park
entrance to Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams State Park

+3 Bird Watching Sailing RV
Fort Wetherill State Park. The fort is just behind the trees.

Fort Wetherill State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scuba Diving Sailing RV

George Washington State Campground

+4 Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Goddard Park in Warwick, Rhode Island

Goddard Memorial State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV
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Great Swamp Management Area

+4 Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Haines Memorial State Park sign, Barrington, Rhode Island

Haines Memorial State Park

+5 Bird Watching Stargazing Kayaking RV Biking
Lincoln Woods State Park

Lincoln Woods State Park

+12 Rock Climbing Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Ice Skating Sailing Golfing Winter Sports Biking
View of Rocky Point State Park, with the Arch on the left and Olympic swimming pool on right

Meshanticut State Park
Misquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Surfing Kayaking
fog on Peck Pond at Pulaski State Park

Pulaski State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Kayaking Winter Sports
View of Rocky Point State Park, with the Arch on the left and Olympic swimming pool on right

Rocky Point State Park
Salty Brine State Beach (Rhode-Island)

Salty Brine State Beach
father and son fishing at Snake Den State Park

Snake Den State Park

+8 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV

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❓ Fishing in Rhode Island — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Rhode Island state parks?

Yes — fishing in Rhode Island state parks generally requires a valid Rhode Island fishing license. A resident annual license costs $21, and a non-resident annual license costs $38. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

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