Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Hopkinton · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · South Kingstown · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Exeter, Rhode Island/Connecticut boundary · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Use the designated Rhode Island entry and check boundary-water fishing rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Big River Landing, West Greenwich · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Use the designated public launch; do not assume all banks are public. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Arcadia Management Area, Exeter · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Gravel launch; maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Coventry · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Westerly · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Taylors Landing, South Kingstown · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Small-craft/cartop entry; other river banks may be private. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Glocester · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · John L. Curran Public Fishing Area, Cranston · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor at the listed access. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Burrillville · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Cement boat ramp; check posted launch and motor rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · South Kingstown · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Glocester · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Hopkinton · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Hopkinton · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Unimproved cartop launch with limited parking. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Seasonal restrictions on powerboats include weekends and holidays; check current park signs. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Glocester · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor during the posted restricted season. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Biscuit City/Richmond Landing and Bradford Landing · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Use designated river entries; public launches do not make all river banks public. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Warwick · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Use designated public entry; follow posted boating rules. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Foster · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · North Kingstown · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Glocester · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Burrillville · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Electric motors only. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
RI · Tiverton · Fishing
Freshwater fish; confirm species in the agency water-specific guide
DEM lists a developed public freshwater launch at this named water. Plan for boat or cartop fishing; a public shore-fishing area is not confirmed by the launch table.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Rhode Island freshwater fishing license where required; trout stamp when required. Check current DEM seasons, stocking-water closures and posted boating rules.
Maximum 10-horsepower motor. Check current DEM closures, water-specific fishing seasons, tackle and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.