Fish Species

Inshore Species Of Rhode Island

Rhode Island waters are teeming with life. From 50-pound striped bass to lightning-fast false albacore, learn more about what you can catch in the Ocean State.

Striped Bass

Growing to monstrous sizes, stripers are one of the most sought-after game fish in the Northeast.

False Albacore

Topping out at speeds of 40 mph, these are some of the fastest fish you will encounter in Rhode Island waters.

Blackfish

Pound for pound of the hardest fighting bottom fish in Rhode Island.

Summer Flounder

One of the most unique and delicious bottom fish, summer flounder are a highly sought after species.

Bluefish

Armed with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth and a ferocious appetite, bluefish are one of the most savage predators in Rhode Island waters.

Bonito

Lightning fast and also delicious, bonito give false albacore a run for their money.

Black Sea bass

Regarded as one of the best eating fish you can catch in Rhode Island, this species is delicious with any summer dish.

Spanish Mackerel

Cousins of the Bonito and more commonly found down south, Spanish Mackerel are a welcomed species in the Fall.

Weakfish

Once considered “unicorns”, weakfish populations are making a strong comeback in Rhode Island.

Sea Robin

For their relatively small size they can fight pretty hard, and their unique look will make anyone who hasn’t seen them before do a double take.

Scup

As one of the most populated fish in Rhode Island waters, these fish are a perfect species for beginners.

Shellfish and Crustaceans

There’s plenty of other species thriving in Rhode Island waters from tide pools to inshore.