Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag5/person/day (party/charter: 7)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Private/shore bag raised from 3 to 5 for 2026.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Rhode Island state record
26 lb1981
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in Rhode Island?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in Rhode Island?
5/person/day (party/charter: 7).
When is bluefish season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
What is the Rhode Island record bluefish?
26 lb (1981).
How current is this Rhode Island bluefish 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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