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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Yes, you can still fish for trout in Rhode Island till Feb. 28, 2018

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Many e-mails on this subject:

10.6 Regulations

10.6.1 Freshwater Fisheries Regulations
As Follows:

1. The open season on all species of trout, salmon, and charr shall close annually on the last day of February at midnight and shall commence at 6:00 AM on the second Saturday in April 2018 annually. From the second Saturday in April through November 30th annually, the daily creel and possession limits for trout shall be five (5) fish; and from DECEMBER 1st through the last day in February,28th,2018 annually, the daily creel and possession limits for trout shall be two (2) fish. All designated trout waters (§ 10.6.1 (A) (15) of this Part) shall be closed to all fishing from the last day of February at midnight and shall commence at 6:00 AM on the second Saturday in April annually, unless otherwise designated. Possession of trout, salmon, or charr taken from any waters of the state during the closure shall be prohibited.

A valid 2017 fresh water fishing license and trout stamp will overlap and be honored till the 2018 licenses are out by the first week of March, 2018, unless announced earlier by RI Dem with the advancements in computers. All other 2018 New England fresh water licenses are available right now on each States web-site on the left to our web-page if you are planning a trip.

Tip; if fishing by jigging or with a tip-up for trout in clear water such as Wallum Lake or Stafford Pond try using a gold hook for a much better result.

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