Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codBarbel and square tail. Tell them apart
HaddockBlack line and thumbprint. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Rhode Island state record
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Olive-green cod cousin with a straight pale lateral line, slightly undershot jaw, and forked tail; outfights both cousins. More on the pollock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Pollock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for pollock in Rhode Island?
19" min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many pollock can you keep in Rhode Island?
No bag limit.
When is pollock season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
What is the Rhode Island record pollock?
28 lb 8 oz (1995).
How current is this Rhode Island pollock 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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