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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age are you required to have a fishing license to fish in Rhode Island?
Answer: All persons ages 15 and older are required to possess a valid fishing license to fish in Rhode Island.
Question: Does Rhode Island have any “free” fishing days where a fishing license is not required?
Answer: Yes. Generally, the Rhode Island free fishing days are during the first full weekend in May each year (freshwater fishing only).
Question: When does my Rhode Island fishing license expire?
Answer: Rhode Island annual fishing licenses are valid from March 1 through the last day in February (12 months).
PRICES DISCLOSURE: We do our best to stay current, but prices can change without notice to us. The prices below may or may not be the exact current prices for the license(s) listed.
How much does a Rhode Island fishing license cost online?
Fishing licenses in Rhode Island can range from FREE for a Resident Disabled fishing license to about $35.00 for a Nonresident Annual Freshwater fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and nonresident fishing licenses and prices.
Rhode Island Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Rhode Island Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License: Current member of the US Armed Forces pays the Resident rate as well.
$21.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Resident Annual Combo Freshwater Fishing/Hunting License:
$38.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Resident Annual Special Trout Conservation Stamp:
$5.50 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 65 and older: Must be a permanent Rhode Island resident.
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Resident Veteran – 100% Current Disability Freshwater Fishing License: Only available at DEM Licensing Office in-person or by mail.
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Resident Individual – 100% Permanent Disability Freshwater Fishing License: Only available at DEM Licensing Office in-person or by mail.
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Resident Blind Freshwater Fishing License:
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Resident Saltwater Fishing License Prices
Rhode Island Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License:
$7.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Resident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Resident Saltwater Fishing License | Ages 65 and up:
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Active Military Saltwater Fishing License:
FREE GET NOW
NOTE: See full rules for Saltwater fishing in Rhode Island here.
How much does a Rhode Island nonresident fishing license cost online?
Rhode Island Nonresident Freshwater Fishing License Prices
Rhode Island Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$38.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident Tourist Freshwater Fishing License: 3 consecutive days
$18.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident Active Military Freshwater Fishing License: 3 consecutive days
$21.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident Individual – 100% Permanent Disability Freshwater License: Only available at DEM Licensing Office in-person or by mail.
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident Blind Freshwater Fishing License:
FREE GET NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident Saltwater Fishing License Prices
Rhode Island Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Nonresident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing License:
$5.00 BUY NOW
Rhode Island Active Military Saltwater Fishing License:
FREE GET NOW
NOTE: See full rules for Saltwater fishing in Rhode Island here.
Where can I buy a Rhode Island fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Rhode Island.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website.