The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association’s (RISAA) pilot project on electronic monitoring for volunteer angler reporting is making great progress. RISAA in partnership with the Rhode … more

These are unprecedented times. We as fishers on the East Coast have three fishing Amendments to Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) that will eventually be applied to the management and regulations on … more

The 2021 Massachusetts marine recreational fishing regulations have been set at status quo seasons and limits for most species. This includes a recreational black sea bass season of May 18 to … more

Summer flounder, scup and black sea bass are all fish commonly targeted by shore and boat anglers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Fishing for these fish is common now because the … more

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission), that provides regulations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for fishing in … more

Now that it is cold, all need to be mindful of ice on ponds and lakes that may look safe, but is not. Check with local cities and towns to find out if ice on a local pond or lake is safe to fish or … more

The final agenda and meeting materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) 2021 Winter Meeting Webinar are now available … more

Last month United States Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Ed Case (D-HI), subcommittee member introduced a discussion draft of a bill to … more

The weather has been pretty good for fishing this week. AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods, Buzzards Bay said, “Saltwater fishing has slowed down quite a bit. Some anglers are targeting … more

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