FishKillFlea RI offers Free Fishing Days!
2026 RI Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 2-3, 2026 (Sat-Sun) | Free Freshwater Fishing | No license or trout stamp needed! |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Bay | Bay | Striped bass, bluefish, tautog | RI's centerpiece — 147 sq mi estuary! |
| Block Island | Island | Striped bass, bluefish, fluke | Block Island striper fishing = legendary! |
| Wallum Lake | NW Rhode Island | Trout, largemouth bass | Stocked trout — popular spring opener |
| Worden Pond | South County | Largemouth bass, chain pickerel | RI's largest freshwater body — 1,043 acres |
See all RI fishing spots. FW is $21: where to buy.