Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1/person/day in addition to the coastal shark bagCounts toward the Coastal Sharks aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
One bonnethead per person per day allowed in addition to the one-shark shore/vessel limit.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Rhode Island?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Rhode Island?
1/person/day in addition to the coastal shark bag. Counts toward the Coastal Sharks aggregate.
When is bonnethead season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
How current is this Rhode Island bonnethead 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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