Hunting & Fishing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its 400 miles of coastline make it a saltwater fishing destination far bigger than its borders suggest. Fishing charters in Rhode Island work Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound, and the open Atlantic for striped bass, bluefish, fluke, black sea bass, and false albacore, with offshore trips reaching tuna and shark grounds. Block Island in particular is famous for its trophy striped bass.
Hunting in Rhode Island is modest but real. Hunting guides in Rhode Island work the state's management areas for whitetail deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl in the coastal salt marshes and ponds. The compact size means short drives to every opportunity. For anglers especially, Rhode Island delivers a concentrated, high-quality coastal experience in a state you can cross in under an hour.
Top Hunting & Fishing Regions
Block Island
The waters around this offshore island are legendary for trophy striped bass, with charters running from the island and the mainland.
Narragansett Bay
A large, productive bay offering striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and sea bass fishing with charter fleets in numerous harbors.
Point Judith
A busy fishing port and gateway to Block Island Sound, with charters targeting tuna offshore and fluke and bass inshore.
Great Swamp Management Area
One of the state's largest public hunting tracts, offering deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting in coastal lowland habitat.
Tips for Hunting in Rhode Island
- ✓Fish around Block Island in summer for the trophy striped bass that have made its waters famous.
- ✓Target false albacore off Point Judith in early fall, a hard-fighting light-tackle favorite.
- ✓Hunt Rhode Island's management areas for deer and turkey, applying early through the Department of Environmental Management for limited permits.
- ✓Take advantage of the short distances; you can fish the bay in the morning and the open Atlantic in the afternoon.
Did you know? Despite being the smallest state, Rhode Island has more than 400 miles of coastline, and its nickname, the Ocean State, reflects how central the water is to its identity.
Season Dates
Rhode Island Deer Archery Opens
RI archery deer season opens.
Events & Expos
Rhode Island Hunter Education Course
Online via hunter-ed.com plus required in-person written exam. Bowhunter ed also available.
Species in Rhode Island
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Block Island Sport Fishing Charters
New Shoreham, Rhode Island
Hope Valley Bait & Tackle
Wyoming, Rhode Island
Tillinghast Pond Management Area
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Pheasant Ridge Lodge RI
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Ranger Charters RI
Newport, Rhode Island
Big Woods Bucks
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
All Hunting & Fishing Listings in Rhode Island
60 guides, outfitters, charters, and outdoor businesses across Rhode Island.
Boats & Vehicles listings in Rhode Island (21)
- 12 Meter Yacht Charters — Newport
- Antique Yacht Collection — Newport
- Bareboat Sailing Charters — Newport
- Boat NPT — Newport
- Captain Sheriff's Fishing Charters — Charlestown
- Community Boating Center — Providence
- Denison Yachting — Newport
- El Jefe Charters — Newport
- Fort Island Kayaks and SUP Rentals — New Shoreham
- Generations Charters — Newport
- Global Yacht Concierge — Newport
- Latitude Yacht Brokerage — Newport
- Narragansett Sailing Charters — Barrington
- Narrow River Kayaks — Narragansett
- Newport International Boat Show — Newport
- NewportPhotoBoat.com — North Kingstown
- Northstar Yacht Sales — Portsmouth
- On Watch Sailing Private Charters Newport — Newport
- Sail Newport — Newport
- The Kayak Centre — North Kingstown
- Wickford Boat Rentals — North Kingstown
Guide & Outfitter listings in Rhode Island (21)
- Aces Wild Fishing Charters — Narragansett
- Addieville East Farm — Mapleville
- ArchAngel Fishing Charters — Newport
- B-Hagz Baits & Adventures — Cranston
- Big Game Waterfowl — Wakefield
- Big Woods Bucks — North Smithfield
- Days Work Charters — South Kingstown
- Environment Council of Rhode Island
- Hope Valley Bait & Tackle — Wyoming
- Hula Charters, Inc. — New Shoreham
- Misty Charters — Narragansett
- Patterson Guide Service — Portsmouth
- Pheasant Ridge Lodge RI — Burrillville
- Reel to Reel Sportfishing Charters — Narragansett
- Sara Star Fishing Charters — Newport
- Spearfishing Rhode Island — Newport
- Spearit Charters — Narragansett
- Tall Tailz Charters — Newport
- Tillinghast Pond Management Area — West Greenwich
- Watch Hill Charters — Westerly
- Watch Hill Outfitters — Westerly
Retailer listings in Rhode Island (8)
- Big Bear Hunting & Fishing (BAIT SIDE OPENS AT 8AM EVERYDAY BUT TUESDAYS) — Glocester
- Bullseye Shooting Supplies — Woonsocket
- D&L Shooting Supplies — Warwick
- Famars USA — Richmond
- Fin & Feather Outfitters — North Kingstown
- Rhode Island Guns & Ammo — Warwick
- SURPLUS Provisions & Firearms - Army Navy — Warwick
- Ure Outfitters — Hope Valley
Gun Dog Trainer listings in Rhode Island (3)
- Colonial Kennel — Burrillville
- The Barking Lot — Providence
- The Country Mutt Llc — Foster
Shooting Range listings in Rhode Island (3)
- Midstate Gun Company — Coventry
- Peace Dale Shooting Preserve — South Kingstown
- The Sporting Shoppe — Richmond
Fishing Charter listings in Rhode Island (2)
- Block Island Sport Fishing Charters — New Shoreham
- Ranger Charters RI — Newport
Education listings in Rhode Island (2)
- Citywide CPR — Johnston
- Practical Defense Tactics, LLC — Chepachet
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