Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
Slot limit 28" to less than 31"; inline circle hooks required when fishing with bait.
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
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped bass in Rhode Island?
28" to <31" slot. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in Rhode Island?
1/person/day.
When is striped bass season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
What is the Rhode Island record striped bass?
77 lb 6.4 oz, Block Island (2011).
How current is this Rhode Island striped bass 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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