The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Harbor Lights Software have been awarded a National Fish and Wildlife … more

Now is the time to express your thoughts on proposed 2021 recreational fishing regulations for Rhode Island.  So if you want to start the black sea bass season earlier to fish in Narragansett or … more

Hats off to United States Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Ed Case (D-Honolulu), subcommittee member. Last week the … more

A recent survey showed that 53 percent of anglers exaggerate the size of their catch when they are telling friends and family. The survey of 500 anglers was done by the Tackle Village, an advice and … more

“When I retired they made me a t-shirt that read ‘Stripers and Diapers’… Stripers because they are my focus most days. I go to the Cape Cod Canal to fish every day when they … more

CUTS: Photo A- Capt. Charlie Donilon and photo H (shark and cage in water) Fishinar on sharks, tuna, mahi and more:  Capt. Charlie Donilon of Snappa Charters (with his shark diving cage) … more

If you ever wanted to learn how to fish one of the greatest striped bass fisheries in the nation, the Cape Cod Canal, now is your chance. East End Eddie Doherty is a Cape Cod Canal fishing … more

Tautog are slow growers, they can live 35 to 40 years. Dr. David Taylor, professor of marine biology at Roger Williams University, said, “A 19” tautog may very well be nine to ten … more

Orsted, owner of the Block Island Wind Farm and five other wind farms off the east coast, is sponsoring a free Fishinar Series. The aim of the Orsted Fishinar Series is to encourage angler input … more

Last week Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse introduced Senate Bill S. 4804, the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act. The bill would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), the … more