Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
Shore anglers may keep scup at 9.5"; boat (private/rental/party/charter) minimum is 11".
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Rhode Island state record
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small northern porgy; dusky fins, concave forehead. More on the scup page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for scup in Rhode Island?
11" min (9.5" from shore). Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many scup can you keep in Rhode Island?
30/person/day (party/charter: 40 Sep 1-Oct 31).
When is scup season in Rhode Island?
May 1 - Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Rhode Island record scup?
5 lb (1990).
How current is this Rhode Island scup 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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