Fishing near Providence, RI

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Providence. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Narragansett Bay
Striped bass and tautog.
RI15 mibay
Boston HarborMA42 mibay
Block Island
Offshore and surf.
RI44 micoast
Quabbin Reservoir
Trout and salmon (permit).
MA61 mireservoir
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT62 miriver
Cape Cod Bay
Striped bass and bluefish.
MA62 micoast
Pawtuckaway LakeNH89 milake
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT108 milake

All waters in RI

RI license & regulations

Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Rhode Island DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife current license fees and regulations.

Full RI regulations →

Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.