Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
RI's table lists minimum size and season; no separate recreational bag is stated.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Winter flounderSmall mouth, lateral line curved over the pectoral. Tell them apart
Summer flounderLeft-eyed, big-toothed. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Right-eyed flounder with a large mouth reaching below the eye and a nearly straight lateral line; rough reddish-brown to gray-brown back. More on the American plaice page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
American plaice in other states3 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for American plaice in Rhode Island?
12" min.
How many American plaice can you keep in Rhode Island?
No bag limit.
When is American plaice season in Rhode Island?
Year-round.
How current is this Rhode Island American plaice rule?
Source: RI DEM 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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