# Rhode Island Fishing Forum **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/rhode-island-fishing-forum/51.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rhode Island Fishing Forum](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rhode-island-fishing-forum/53)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rhode-island-fishing-forum/53 "2026-02-17T11:34:36Z")
Share Rhode Island fishing reports, coastal waters, striped bass, bluefish, local conditions, regulations, techniques, and angling advice. --- ## [State Moderators Wanted](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-moderators-wanted/285177)
**Author:** [@tubeN2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/tubeN2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-moderators-wanted/285177 "2017-06-07T11:58:41Z")
STATE NAME MODERATOR WANTED BFT MODERATOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES: Registered (and active) BFT Message Board member in good standing Residence in state or area to be moderated. Good background in fishing,… --- ## [December Fishing Report Contest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/december-fishing-report-contest/256128)
**Author:** [@tubeN2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/tubeN2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/december-fishing-report-contest/256128 "2015-12-04T04:17:27Z")
For the next 3 weeks in December we will be having 3-one week long contests. Each week there will be 2 winners and they will receive a Free t-shirt for the best, most informative, most interesting fishing report. Contest… --- ## [Photo Contest on the Wall of Fame](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/photo-contest-on-the-wall-of-fame/255075)
**Author:** [@tubeN2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/tubeN2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/photo-contest-on-the-wall-of-fame/255075 "2015-11-14T13:26:28Z")
PHOTO CONTEST ON THE WALL OF FAME November 15, 2015 to November 30th, 2015 5pm Pacific Time How to enter: Post a photo on the wall of fame page between Nov 15-Nov.30th 2015. Go to Wall of Fame and then add photo. Or us… --- ## [ROD AND REEL GIVEAWAY!!!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-giveaway/253794)
**Author:** [@bobbybigfish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bobbybigfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-giveaway/253794 "2015-10-21T00:26:34Z")
Rod and Reel Give-Away! Is open to all members The prize! • Shimano Sedona C3000 spinning reel. 8 ball bearings, aluminum ported spool with power handle. • 7Ft 3in med/light 2 piece graphite carbon composite rod with… --- ## [Vote for Your Ultimate Fishing Town](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219891)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219891 "2013-04-17T22:36:20Z")
Do you live in the Ultimate Fishing Town? Your community could win a $25,000 donation or one of eight regional prizes and be featured on WFN! Vote for Your Town Now Click Here --- ## [Ranger Bass Boat Owners Tournament](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ranger-bass-boat-owners-tournament/218384)
**Author:** [@WoodBoat](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/WoodBoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ranger-bass-boat-owners-tournament/218384 "2013-03-14T17:34:44Z")
Join us from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at Memorial Beach on Webster Lake in Webster, Massachusetts.100 Boat Limit - 100% Payback. $50.00 Entry Fee/Team Tournament/$100 Morning of the Event Lg. and Sm. Lunker Pool at the Ramp … --- ## [Navionics is looking for New England beta testers](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/navionics-is-looking-for-new-england-beta-testers/213915)
**Author:** [@richnavionics](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/richnavionics)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/navionics-is-looking-for-new-england-beta-testers/213915 "2013-01-03T03:03:08Z")
With the damage done from HurricaneSandy, our waters have changed. Navionics is looking for New England area beta testers to record and submit their sonarlogs/tracks to help improve nautical charts. Qualified testers wil… --- ## [Upgrades To Bigfishtackle Web Site "Your input Welcome" ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upgrades-to-bigfishtackle-web-site-your-input-welcome/192147)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upgrades-to-bigfishtackle-web-site-your-input-welcome/192147 "2011-08-17T14:33:44Z")
Upgrades To Bigfishtackle Web Site “Your input Welcome” We are planning a series of Surveys about BigFishTackle.Com and need your help. The purpose of the surveys is not only for the forums but the whole site, and ever… --- ## [fishing ri](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-ri/184926)
**Author:** [@stripermagnet](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/stripermagnet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-ri/184926 "2011-04-02T22:39:10Z")
Where is the best place for striper fishing? --- ## [Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183695)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183695 "2011-03-09T23:14:56Z")
Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone We are polling our members to see who if any want to veiw our site with out advertisments on the pages. We are looking at making it aviailable in subscription format to cover the cost … --- ## [BFT in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 2011](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-in-entrepreneur-magazine-march-2011/182961)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-in-entrepreneur-magazine-march-2011/182961 "2011-02-22T20:30:54Z")
BigFishTackle.Com and the Mobile Phone Version BigFishTackle.Mobi are featured in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 2011, Please check it out and click the facebook “like” and “share” links at the top of the article, and for… --- ## [BFT Unofficial Football Pool 2010 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-unofficial-football-pool-2010/174257)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-unofficial-football-pool-2010/174257 "2010-08-27T04:38:17Z")
BFT Unofficial Football Pool 2010 --- ## [I'm coming out to Boston and looking to do some fishing on the east coast](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/im-coming-out-to-boston-and-looking-to-do-some-fishing-on-the-east-coast/170681)
**Author:** [@HATH](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/HATH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/im-coming-out-to-boston-and-looking-to-do-some-fishing-on-the-east-coast/170681 "2010-06-15T15:38:00Z")
I’m coming out to Boston and looking to do some fishing on the east coast. I’m from Utah and I’m a fishing fanatic, while on vacation I have to do some salt water fishing! I’m looking for someone to show me the ropes a… --- ## [Public Hearing this Wednesday on National Fish Farming Policy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/public-hearing-this-wednesday-on-national-fish-farming-policy/167389)
**Author:** [@FWWatch](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FWWatch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/public-hearing-this-wednesday-on-national-fish-farming-policy/167389 "2010-04-09T17:03:17Z")
Public Hearing on National Fish Farming Policy Wednesday, April 14th - 6PM University of Rhode Island-Narragansett Bay Campus Coastal Institute Building 1st Floor 215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 TELL NOA… --- ## [Survey for a Chance to Receive one of 5 Bass Pro or Cabela's gift cards](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/survey-for-a-chance-to-receive-one-of-5-bass-pro-or-cabelas-gift-cards/164736)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/survey-for-a-chance-to-receive-one-of-5-bass-pro-or-cabelas-gift-cards/164736 "2010-03-09T21:18:53Z")
\[#b77322\]Take This Survey for a Chance to Receive one of 5 Bass Pro or Cabela’s gift cards: 1 - $350 card,1 - $150 card and 5 - $50 cards Leading outdoor products manufacturer is seeking your input on waterfowl hunting … --- ## [Become a BigFishTackle Facebook Fan](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/become-a-bigfishtackle-facebook-fan/162706)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/become-a-bigfishtackle-facebook-fan/162706 "2010-01-30T19:41:59Z")
Hello Memebers, BigFishTackle.Com has set up a BFT fan page on facebook and would like to invite you to join up! Just go to and click on the become a fan. We’ve started a BFT Username post in the discussions there an… --- ## [BFT Unofficial Super Bowl Pool XLIV ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-unofficial-super-bowl-pool-xliv/161599)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-unofficial-super-bowl-pool-xliv/161599 "2010-01-13T03:28:04Z")
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**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2009, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bft-free-nfl-6th-anual-unoficial-foot-ball-pool-2009/154934 "2009-12-08T04:56:08Z")
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**Author:** [@fishfinder401](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fishfinder401)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/winter-fishing/158233 "2009-10-30T11:39:19Z")
i was wondering if anyone could tell me what to do fishing wise in Rhode island during the winter i am considering trying ice fishing but i am hoping there is something in the salt i can put a hook into if not i really d… --- ## [Win a a $300 Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's Gift Card](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/win-a-a-300-bass-pro-shops-or-cabelas-gift-card/154075)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/win-a-a-300-bass-pro-shops-or-cabelas-gift-card/154075 "2009-07-24T16:32:45Z")
A leading outdoor products manufacturer is seeking your input on several hunting and shooting brands. Please take a few moments to answer the following questions and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a … --- ## [rhode island monk fishing?????](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rhode-island-monk-fishing/143149)
**Author:** [@fishfinder401](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fishfinder401)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rhode-island-monk-fishing/143149 "2009-01-26T21:59:24Z")
i was wondering if any one knew good places in rhode island preferable around Narragansett bay to catch them they look so cool --- ## [Win a Boater’s Dream Getaway! ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/win-a-boater-s-dream-getaway/137733)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/win-a-boater-s-dream-getaway/137733 "2008-08-13T19:19:23Z")
Where Will You Be December 13? Where Will You Be December 13? Will you be someplace cold & dreary? Or enjoying summer-inspired fun? Watch this video to find out! Find the boat of your dreams—and everything to go with… --- ## [Boat owners may have to obtain EPA permit](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-owners-may-have-to-obtain-epa-permit/135177)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2008, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/boat-owners-may-have-to-obtain-epa-permit/135177 "2008-06-13T20:21:14Z")
Boat owners may have to obtain EPA permit Brooke Meier \[right\]\[/right\] June 11, 2008 - Owners of recreational boats, including canoes, kayaks and paddleboats, may be forced to obtain a federal permit as early as Sept… --- ## [Use Policy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/use-policy/133759)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/use-policy/133759 "2008-05-09T18:32:54Z")
Hello Members, Thank you for all of your patience during our relaunch. We still have a team working on fixes and once completed we will focus on additional upgrade requests that have not gone online yet. Due to the amo… --- ## [Fishing Photo Contest! Who can upload the most??](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-photo-contest-who-can-upload-the-most/117706)
**Author:** [@JasonMcMillin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JasonMcMillin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-photo-contest-who-can-upload-the-most/117706 "2008-01-09T23:42:29Z")
Fishing Photo Contest! Who can upload the most?? Hey everyone! Just wanted to spread the word about a fishing photo contest that’s going on over at FishingChamps.com. All you have to do is register for the site and sta… --- ## [10 question survey on GPS units](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/10-question-survey-on-gps-units/115278)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/10-question-survey-on-gps-units/115278 "2007-12-07T05:30:06Z")
\*\* A Chance to Receive a $350 Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s Gift Card\*\* Your experience with the outdoors is valuable to us, and we’d like you to take a 10 question survey on GPS units. Upon completion, you’ll be entered… --- ## [FREE $300 Bass Pro or Cabela’s Gift Card](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-300-bass-pro-or-cabela-s-gift-card/114602)
**Author:** [@JasonMcMillin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JasonMcMillin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2007, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-300-bass-pro-or-cabela-s-gift-card/114602 "2007-11-29T21:03:03Z")
FREE $300 Bass Pro or Cabela’s Gift Card Your hunting expertise is valuable to us, and we’d like you to take a brief survey on your personal experience with riflescopes. Upon completion, you’ll be entered for a chance t… --- ## [Atlantic Coast States Schedule Hearings on River Herring PID](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/atlantic-coast-states-schedule-hearings-on-river-herring-pid/114463)
**Author:** [@Fishhound](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Fishhound)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2007, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/atlantic-coast-states-schedule-hearings-on-river-herring-pid/114463 "2007-11-28T23:11:47Z")
The following is the text of a press release from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission: States and jurisdictions from Maine through South Carolina have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the… --- ## [central location to track fishing and hunting website give-Aways](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/central-location-to-track-fishing-and-hunting-website-give-aways/114375)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2007, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/central-location-to-track-fishing-and-hunting-website-give-aways/114375 "2007-11-28T07:01:43Z")
central location to track fishing and hunting website give-Aways Hello, Thank you for participation in our previous Hunting and Fishing Gear Give-Aways! In 2008 we will be going into our 7th year of the Weekly Fishing… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/rhode-island-fishing-forum/51.md?page=1)