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
False Albacore
Blackfish
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.