Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
Harvest, landing, or possession prohibited in RI marine waters.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Rows of bony armor scutes, a shark-like tail, and a vacuum-hose snout with barbels — a dinosaur. More on the Atlantic sturgeon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep Atlantic sturgeon in Rhode Island?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Rhode Island. Release it in the water where you can. Harvest, landing, or possession prohibited in RI marine waters.
How current is this Rhode Island Atlantic sturgeon 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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