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State of Rhode Island amp Providence PlantationsDepartment of Environmental Management bull Division of Fish amp Wildlife

2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 R E G U L A T I O N G U I D E

1

Table of Contents 2 Directorrsquos Message 3 License Information 3 Free Fishing Days 4 Fishing Activities Requiring

a Permit 4 Prohibited Activities 4 Catch a Golden Trout 5 Seasons Creel Limits and

Minimum Size Limits 6 Article - Aquatic Resource

Education (ARE) Program 8 Fish Consumption Advisory 9 Designated Trout Waters

10 Diadromous Fishing Regulations

10 Freshwater Fishing Area Restrictions

11 SaltwaterFreshwater Boundaries

12 Article - Restoring Migratory Fish to Rhode Island Rivers and Streams

14 Article - The American Eel 16 Boating Regulations 19 Award Programs 20 Sportfishing Records

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Governor Gina M Raimondo

RI Department of Environmental Management

DirectorJanet L Coit

Associate Director Larry Mouradjian

Assistant Director for Natural ResourcesCatherine A Sparks

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Freshwater Fisheries Section

Christine A Dudley Deputy Chief of Freshwater and Anadromous Fisheries

Phillip A Edwards Supervising Fisheries Biologist

Alan D Libby Principal Fisheries Biologist

Patrick McGee Fisheries Biologist

Peter M Angelone Principal Fisheries Biologist amp Hatchery Manager

Veronica J Masson Federal Aid Coordinator

Aquatic Resource EducationKimberly M Sullivan

Principal Fisheries BiologistAquatic Resource Education Coordinator

RI DFW Education Center1B Camp E-Hun-Tee

Exeter RI 02822(401) 539-0019

kimberlysullivandemrigov

RI Division of Fish and WildlifeGreat Swamp Field Headquarters

277 Great Neck RoadWest Kingston RI 02892

(401) 789-7481 bull fishandwildlifedemrigov

Division of Law EnforcementSteven H Hall Chief

24hr Violation Line (401) 222-3070



FreshwaterFishing

Our MissionOur mission is to ensure that the Freshwater Marine and Wildlife resources of the State of Rhode Island will be conserved and managed for equitable and sustainable use

This guide contains a partial compilation of state laws and regulations pertaining to freshwater fishing and other related information For more detailed information refer to Title 20 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island or visit wwwdemrigov

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This high-quality guide is offered to you by the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife through its unique partnership with JF Griffin Publishing LLC

JF Griffin is an award winning publishing house that specializes in producing state fish amp wildlife regulation books JF Griffin supports RIDFWrsquos staff in the design layout and editing of the guides They also manage the marketing and sales of advertising to appropriate businesses within the book

The revenue generated through ad sales signifi-cantly lowers production costs and generates sav-ings These savings translate into additional funds for other important fisheries and habitat programs

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About this Guide

Fully searchable Live hyperlinks to expanded content

Email pages One-click printing

wwweRegulationscomRIfishing

430 Main St Suite 5 | Williamstown MA 01267

available online in a new Digital Edition

Designers Jon Gulley Erin Murphy Evelyn Haddad Chris Sobolowski and Dane Fay

On the cover Photos courtesy of Vinny Deladdo Chris Heal and Kimberly Sullivan

On behalf of Governor Gina Raimondo I am excited to introduce the first Rhode Island Freshwater Fishing Regu-lation Guide in magazine format This publication compli-ments our Saltwater Recreational Fishing and Hunting and Trapping guides and is among the initiatives implemented by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to enhance customer service and satisfaction

This new guide is designed to inform anglers boaters and other constituents about current regulations related to the harvest of Rhode Islandrsquos freshwater fishery resources and highlight the research and survey work conducted by our dedicated freshwater biologists in the Division of Fish amp Wildlife The Division has a long history of effectively managing our statersquos freshwater fisheries for the benefit of constituents today and for future generations

Rhode Island is well-known for its excellent and varied opportunities for freshwater fish-ing whether it be the pursuit of bass trout or northern pike - our largest freshwater gamefish Freshwater fishing is a year-round sporting activity in Rhode Island that offers abundant opportunities to catch hatchery-raised brook rainbow and brown trout on Opening Day in April and enjoy excellent fall fishing and winter ice fishing DEMrsquos hatchery program ensures that over 100 freshwater fishing areas across the state are stocked with trout several times each year to accommodate the demand for these beautiful fish from resident and non-resi-dent anglers alike

DEM has revived the northern pike restoration program so that anglers can continue to enjoy the thrill of catching these huge freshwater game fish We invite those new to the sport to try their luck during Free Fishing Weekend on May 2 and May 3 when anglers can fish without the purchase of a fishing license or trout stamp This experience is bound to get you ldquohooked on fishingrdquo especially if yoursquore lucky enough to catch a coveted hatchery-raised golden rainbow trout

The Divisionrsquos Aquatic Resource Education program now in its 29th year has introduced countless children and adults to the joys of recreational fishing through its training programs and events In addition to providing an opportunity for residents and visitors to engage in outdoor recreation fishing contributes to the economic health of the state Residents and tourists spend over $37 million annually in Rhode Island on trip and equipment-related expenditures for freshwater fishing according to the American Sportfish Associationrsquos 2011 report ldquoSportfishing in Americardquo

This publication would not have been possible without the support of Rhode Islandrsquos fish-ing and boating community It is funded by the US Fish amp Wildlife Service Sport Fish Resto-ration Program through the sale of licenses trout stamps motorboat fuel and equipment As Director I extend a sincere thank you to all the anglers and boaters who have contributed to this valuable conservation program

We hope this guide enhances your fishing and boating experiences Enjoy Rhode Islandrsquos picturesque fishing areas and the tranquility and connection to nature that fishing provides Whether you have been fishing all your life are getting back into the sport or trying it for the first time we guarantee you wonrsquot be disappointed Tight lines everyone

Janet CoitDirector

2

Welcome Letter

ldquoIt is the policy of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental

Management to offer its services and accommodations to all orderly persons and as required to all properly licensed persons without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry sex age or disabilityrdquo

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program activity facil-ity or if you desire further information please write to the Office for Equal Opportu-nity US Department of the Interior

Office of the Secretary Washington DC 20240

2015-2016 Rhode Island Freshwater Fishing Guide 3

License information

Fishing License Information1 A fishing license is required of any person 15 years of age or older

wishing to catch or take fish in any freshwater stream or pond in the state (except as noted below)

2 A fishing license can be obtained at any city or town clerkrsquos office or from authorized agents such as bait and tackle shops and some retail department stores

3 RI fishing licenses are reciprocal with Connecticut only for Beach Pond Killingly Pond Hazard Pond and Peck Pond and with Mas-sachusetts only for Wallum Lake and Harris Pond

4 The fishing license must be worn so that it is visible and must be shown upon request

5 The fishing license expires on the last day of February annually

6 The fishing license will be revoked for violation of fishing laws

7 A fishing license is not required of minors younger than fifteen (15)years of age

8 A fishing license is not required of any blind person

9 A fishing license is not required of landowners or for members of their families when fishing from property on which they are domiciled

10 A free special permanent license may be obtained by any veteran of the armed forces who currently has a 100 disability rating or by any individual who is 100 permanently disabled

11 A free special permanent license may be obtained by any resident over 65 years of age

Trout Conservation Stamp1 A Trout Conservation Stamp is required of any person wishing to

keep or possess a trout salmon or charr caught in Rhode Island waters or to fish in a ldquocatch amp releaserdquo or in a ldquofly fishing onlyrdquo area

2 A Trout Conservation Stamp can be obtained from any city or town clerkrsquos office or from authorized agents such as bait and tackle shops and some retail department stores

3 The Trout Conservation Stamp must be worn so that it is visible and must be shown upon request

4 The Trout Conservation Stamp expires on the last day of February annually

License Type Fee

Resident (or current member of the armed forces) $1800

Combination (Hunting amp Fishing) $3300

Non-resident $3500

Non-resident tourist (three (3) consecutive days) $1600

Trout Conservation Stamp $550

FREE Fishing Days May 2nd and 3rd 2015Neither a Freshwater Fishing License nor a Trout Conservation Stamp will be required by residents or non-residents on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2015

5 A Trout Conservation Stamp is NOT required of the following

a Minors younger than fifteen (15) years of age

b Any resident over 65 years of age

c Any person with a 100 disability

d Landowners or members of their families when fishing from property on which they are actually domiciled

e Any person possessing trout taken from a lake or pond which shares a border with a neighboring state

f Any person possessing privately-owned trout caught in privately-owned ponds

Methods of Fishing1 Unless otherwise specified only a rod and reel or other hand-held

and hand-operated device shall be used to catch fish in the fresh waters of the state At no time shall a person place operate or super-intend more than two (2) of these devices for the purpose of catching fish except as noted below and no more than three (3) hooks may be attached to each device

2 Suckers fallfish and carp may be taken by snares spears or bow and arrow

3 For the purpose of fishing through the ice up to five (5) lines with a sin-gle hook on each personally attended and held by any device designed for that purpose (tip-up) may be used See Exception 3 for Beach Pond and Exception 11 for Killingly and Hazard Pond page 5

4 Freshwater minnows may be taken for bait with minnow traps dip nets and seines not greater than four feet (4 ft) deep by eight feet (8 ft) long and having a square mesh size not larger than one-fourth inch (14 in) unless otherwise licensed by the DEM This regulation does not supercede current alewifeblueback herring regulations as detailed in the Diadromous Fisheries section found on page 10 See also page 5 Exception 13

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General information

Fishing Activities Requiring a Permit

While Regulation 116 is currently under review and revision organized fishing and boating activities still require a written permit issued through the Division of Fish and Wildlife Changes are anticipated to go into effect during the 2015 fishing season Please refer to wwwrigov for the updated regulation If you have questions regarding whether or not your fishing group requires a permit please call the RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife at 401-789-7481

Prohibited Activities1 Fishing in any freshwater stream or pond within this state without a

valid fishing license (except as noted on page 3)

2 Fishing in any stream designated trout stream or designated trout pond of the state unless otherwise regulated between March 1 2015 and 6 AM April 11 2015

3 Possessing trout salmon or charr during the seasonal closure

4 Using corn for bait in any designated trout waters

5 Chumming in any designated trout waters

6 Snagging fish in fresh waters

7 Using any substance injurious to fish life in any stream or freshwater pond within the state except by permit issued by the DEM

8 Detonating any explosive within any stream or freshwater pond within the state

9 Selling trout largemouth or smallmouth bass pickerel northern pike Atlantic salmon American shad or yellow perch taken from any freshwater stream river or pond within the state

10 Stocking any freshwater stream or pond public or private within the state with ANY species of fish without having first obtained a permit from the DEM For more information call (401) 789-0281

11 Releasing any live bait into the freshwaters of the state

12 The use as bait of any variety of gold fish (Carassius auratus) in the freshwaters of the state or the importation sale or possession of any variety of gold fish (Carassius auratus) for use as bait in the fresh waters of the state

13 Selling any live freshwater minnows for bait or possessing more than one hundred (100) live freshwater minnows without first having procured the appropriate license from the DEM

14 Tagging branding marking or otherwise willfully mutilating any fish which is to be released alive into any freshwaters of the state except by special permit issued by the Division of Fish and Wildlife

15 It is prohibited that any person use foot gear with external felt soles or other natural or synthetic porous material capable of absorbing liquid that is attached to the soles of wading foot gear in any fresh-waters of the state This shall include any waters shared with adjacent states in which any RI Fishing regulations apply See page 10 for more information

Catch a Golden TrouthellipGet a Golden PinRIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife hatcheries will again been stocking the golden rainbow trout on our Free Fishing weekends May 2nd and 3rd 2015 If you catch a golden trout in any of the Rhode Island ponds throughout 2015 send in your pictures and receive a golden trout pin Contact Kimberly Sullivan at kimberlysullivandemrigov or (401) 539-0037 for more information

RIDEM Fish and Wildlife has previously stocked golden trout in the following ponds Silver Spring Lake in North Kingstown Meadow Brook Pond and Carolina Trout Pond in Richmond Round Top Ponds and Peck Pond in Burrillville Brickyard Pond in Barrington and Browning Mill Pond in Exeter Stay tuned for our 2015 stocking locations

REGULATION 116 UNDER REVIEW AND REVISIONChanges are anticipated to go into effect during spring of 2015 Therefore please refer to wwwdemrigov for updates

Joe and Vinny Deladda at

Browning Mill Pond


Seasons Creel Limits and Minimum Size LimitsFish Exceptions Season Creel Limit Minimum Size

Trout2-5 7-10 Apr 11 - Nov 30 5 None

3-5 7-10 Dec 1 - Feb 29 2 None

Atlantic Salmon CLOSED see page 10

Domestic (landlocked) Atlantic Salmon 1-3 5 7-10 Apr 11 - Feb 29 2 15

Northern Pike 1 No Closed Season 2 24

Chain Pickerel 1 3 5 11 No Closed Season 5 14

Largemouth amp Smallmouth Bass 1 3 5 6 11 No Closed Season 5 12

American Eel 1 13 No Closed Season 25 9

River Herring (Alewives Blueback herring) Shad amp Smelt CLOSED

All Other Freshwater Fish 3 5 11 No Closed Season None None

Striped Bass 12 No Closed Season 2 28

Creel Limit Number of fish per person per day Exceptions as listed below

Exceptions1 All lengths are measured from the tip of the snout to the tip of the

tail

2 Open fishing season begins on all species of trout salmon charr at 6 AM on April 11 2015 and closes at midnight February 29 2016

3 Beach Pond ExetermdashFishing season will coincide with Connecti-cutrsquos trout season which is currently under review Please refer to Connecticut regulations for updates The daily creel and possession limits for black bass shall be five (5) fish and the minimum size limit shall be twelve (12) inches In accordance with Connecticut Fishing Regulations six (6) tip-ups may be used while ice-fishing (taken ei-ther singularly or in aggregate) The daily creel limit and possession of Walleye shall be two (2) fish and minimum size shall be eighteen (18) inches The daily creel limit for trout species (all species in ag-gregate) shall be five (5) fish All other RI size and catch limits apply

4 That portion of the Falls River Exeter from the bridge at Austin Farm road downstream approximately 2 miles to the bridge off Brook Trail is designated a lsquono killrsquo or lsquocatch and releasersquo area Fish-ing is permitted only with artificial lures equipped with a single bar-bless hook or a single barbed hook which has been crimped All fish caught must be returned to the water immediately The possession of any trout while fishing in this section of the river shall be prima facie evidence that said trout were taken in violation of this regulation

5 Wallum LakemdashRhode Island regulations apply

6 The daily limit for largemouth and smallmouth bass is five (5) fish (taken singularly or in aggregate)

7 Trout Conservation StampmdashA Trout Conservation Stamp is required of an angler who wishes to (a) keep or possess a trout domestic (landlocked) salmon or charr or (b) fish in a designated lsquocatch and releasersquo area or in a lsquofly fishing onlyrsquo area

8 Domestic (landlocked) Atlantic salmon may be taken from any freshwaters of the state EXCEPT from the Pawcatuck River down-stream of Potter Hill Dam The daily creel and possession limit for domestic (landlocked) Atlantic salmon is two (2) fish (as part of the daily trout limit) The minimum size limit for domestic (landlocked) Atlantic Salmon is fifteen (15) inches

9 The creel and possession limit for trout or charr taken in the Wood River between Route 165 and south to the Barberville Dam at Arca-dia Road from May 9 2015 through February 29 2016 is two (2) fish (taken singularly or in aggregate)

10 With the exception of designated lsquocatch and releasersquo areas all legally caught trout salmon or charr taken from the fresh-waters of Rhode Island shall be immediately released alive into the waters from which they were taken or shall be killed at once and become part of the daily creel limit

11 Non-trout lakes (Killingly Pond and Hazard Pond) that share the boundary with ConnecticutmdashSix (6) tip-ups may be used with a single hook each while ice fishing RI size and catch limits apply

12 Striped bass although a regulated marine species are often caught in some freshwater rivers of the state recreationally In these instanc-es please note that marine regulations will apply

13 The creel or possession limit for American eel (Anguilla rostrata) shall be twenty-five (25) fish per day per person either singular or in aggregate and the minimum size shall be nine (9) inches (see Exception 1) Please refer to page 10 for more information

6

R H O D E I S L A N D rsquo S

Aquatic Resource Education (ARE) ProgramBy Kimberly Sullivan Principal Fisheries Biologist amp ARE Coordinator - RIDEM Fish and Wildlife

Article education

In 1986 the Division of Fish and Wildlife intro-duced the Aquatic Resource Education program to Rhode Islanders Funded through the US Fish and Wildlife Servicersquos Sport Fish Restoration Program and supported by the Wallop-Breaux Amendment of 1984 the program was designed to ldquoenhance the publicrsquos understanding of aquat-ic resources and sport fishing and to promote the development of responsible attitudes and ethics toward the aquatic environmentrdquo Over the past 29 years RIrsquos Aquatic Resource Edu-cation Program (ARE) has evolved to provide Rhode Islanders with a chance to become stewards of their waterways through a variety of teacher training workshops fishing pro-grams ecology conservation and aquaculture programs This article serves as an overview of the various educational opportunities avail-able through the Aquatic Resource Education program If you would like further information please contact Kimberly Sullivan ARE Coordi-nator at (401) 539-0037 or kimberlysullivandemrigov For upcoming ARE events visit wwwdemrigovprogramsbnatresfishwildfw-eventshtm We can also be found on Facebook

Angler Training ProgramsWhether you are interested in bringing a group to fish or learning the art of fly tying check out what the ARE program has to offer All of our fishing programs focus on teaching stewardship through safe and responsible fishing techniques

Group Freshwater Fishing The ARE training pond offers a safe and wheel-chair accessible location to teach young and old to spin-cast Trained personnel teach the basics of fishing and the location easily hosts groups of 10-25 people The program is free of charge and we provide all bait rods and tackle Reservations are necessary and no fee is required

Surf Fishing Rhode Island is the Ocean State and with miles of coastline at our disposal and migrating populations of striped bass and bluefish the ARE program hosts evening surf casting programs during the summer and fall These workshops are designed to acquaint you with the various methods of marine fishing the type of equipment needed the basic knots needed for fishing and then provide a hands-on casting and fishing experience Families with children over 10 are welcome Registration is necessary and a fee may be required

Ice Fishing Too cold to fish Not when there is safe ice on the ponds This winter program is a crash course in ice fishing covering all the basics from ice safety to the equipment and bait needed for a fun day of fishing Depending on ice conditions participants will be able to fish a stocked pond Families with children 6 and older are welcome Registration is necessary and a fee may be required

Fly Fishing The ARE program offers train-ing in both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing The all day programs give participants a chance

to learn about the art of fly fishing what they need to get out on the water how to tie a fly and how to cast Trained volunteer instructors work with participants and then help them apply their learned knowledge to fishing area waterways Families with children over 10 are welcome Registration is necessary and a fee may be required

Fly Tying As the weather turns cold the ARE program offers chances to tie flies for your spring time fishing ventures The annual Fall Fly Tying program allows beginner and intermediate fly tyers a chance to prepare for the upcoming fishing season through a series of evening classes Registration is necessary and a fee may be required

Rod Loaning Program Would you like to take your group fishing but on your own schedule The ARE program has a rod loaning program where you can borrow rods and tackle for your group The ARE program also provides educational materials such as fishing brochures coloring books and fish posters

Coming Soon The ARE program will be introducing fishing to schools across Rhode Island during the 2015-2016 school year

Marine Ecology Freshwater Ecology amp Conservation ProgramsBeach SeineMarsh Walk For over 20 years the ARE program has been bringing groups to Rhode Islandrsquos coast for marsh

Children exploring the traveling tide-pool displayed at the annual Galilee Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival

7

explorations and beach seining The 3-hour program provides ample time for students to get a first-hand look at a variety of Rhode Islandrsquos marine organisms

Traveling Tide-pool Stewardship begins at a young age and the ARE program has a great way for your pre-school class to learn about ma-rine life The traveling tidepool is offered from May to August and provides an opportunity for young minds to explore marine life without leaving the classroom

Freshwater Ecology If you are interested in your local freshwater stream the ARE Coor-dinator can suggest safe spots for water testing and lead your group on an exploration of the various creatures that are burrowed deep in the mud and explain how biologists can use them to determine water quality

Fish Ladder Tours In recent years the ARE program has add lsquoLadder Toursrsquo to its list of available activities The tour brings groups down to a fish ladder and explains the history of Rhode Island dams their role in the Industrial Revolution and their detrimental effects on RI fisheries The tour details the steps RI has taken to restore the fisheries and delves into the pur-pose and operation of our local fishways

Aquaculture EducationFrom in-school programs to hatchery tours the ARE program can help your students explore the many possibilities of freshwater and marine aquaculture

Salmon in the Classroom The successful lsquoSalmon in the Classroomrsquo and lsquoTrout in the Classroomrsquo programs offer middle and high school teachers a hands-on tool to teach the life history and requirements to raise these cold water fish Schools are given the equipment to raise the fish eggs into fry and then when ready students travel to the stocking site per-form a variety of water tests to be sure the site is suitable and then release their fish in the water

Raising Horseshoe Crabs As a marine coun-terpart the ARE program provides elementary schools with an opportunity to raise horseshoe crab eggs This activity is accompanied by a field trip to the Jerusalem Coastal Laboratory site where students can explore the marine environ-ment and stock their hatched horseshoe crabs

Hatchery Tours The ARE program also pro-vides group tours to Lafayette Trout Hatchery The tour introduces students to the inner work-ings of a trout hatchery discusses the needs of the trout and the benefits of the hatchery Each tour is tailored to the specific age group and conforms to the needs of the instructor

Teacher Training WorkshopsThe ARE program offers free teacher training workshops to Rhode Islandrsquos teachers camp counselors scout leaders and other interested instructors in various internationally acclaimed environmental curricula These include the popular Project WILD WILD Aquatic WOW The Wonders of Wetlands Project WET and the

new pre-school curricula Growing Up WILD These 3 or 6 hour workshops offer teachers K-12 free opportunities to teach their students about the environment through fun and engaging activities

Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Aquatic Resource Education program would not be able to offer itrsquos variety of pro-grams without the help of its many dedicated volunteers including specialty instructors teacher volunteers as well school and commu-nity volunteers Their time and effort provides match to the program and helps fund all of these programs If you are interested in donat-ing your time please contact the coordinator for the next available volunteer training class

The ARE Training Pond with wheelchair accessible dock

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General information

Fish Consumption AdvisoryThe FDA has issued warnings about mercury levels in swordfish since 1986 Problems with mercury in freshwater fish are similar The Rhode Island Department of Health wants all anglers to be familiar with the following information

Fish is Good - Mercury is BadMercury can exist in many forms powders or liquids It can enter ponds lakes and rivers through pollution and get into the fish that live there Mercury is commonly found at elevated levels in freshwater fish and in a few types of saltwater fish The RI Department of Health advises pregnant women to avoid eating freshwater fish caught in Rhode Island waters (except stocked trout) Mercury can cross the placenta and impair the neurological development of human fetuses Mercury exposure can affect how a baby learns moves and behaves High levels of mercury in the body can cause harm to an adultrsquos kidneys and brain

Advice for those who fishCheck the stocking list on page 9 Choose stocked trout to eat Vary where you fish and the types of fish that you eat Eat smaller fish (in accordance with RIDEM size limits) Avoid fish with the most mercury bass pike and pickerel Limit black crappie and eel from all ponds to one meal per month Do not fish in private ponds without permission Do not eat fish from private ponds with no public access and those that are not stocked by the state Trout from private vendors stocked into private ponds may be eaten

With the exception of trout do not eat any fish fromYawgoog Pond Windcheck Pond Meadowbrook Pond Quidnick Reser-voir and the lower Woonasquatucket River

Limit fish except for stocked trout from Tucker and Watchaug Ponds to one meal per month Preliminary data from a Pan Fish Study completed in 1998 indicates relatively high levels of mercury in fish from Barber Pond Bowdish Reservoir Curran Reser-voir Echo Lake Indian Lake and Schoolhouse Pond

Preliminary assessments of fish from Mashapaug Pond indicate high levels of several contaminants warrant-ing further study For the Woonasquatucket River Mashapaug Pond and other urban rivers and ponds fishing can still be enjoyed by those who catch and release

For more information on mercury in fishVisit wwwhealthrigov or call the Health Hotline at 1-800-942-7434

Natural Shorelines are Good for FishingBy keeping shorelines natural you can help protect water quality and improve fish habitat A shoreline without trees and shrubs can get washed away making the water muddy and unsuitable for fish If you live near a lake or a river plant a buffer strip along the waterrsquos edge using trees shrubs wild-flowers or other native plants Trees and other vegetation filter pollution and provide shade shelter habitat and food critical for bass trout and other fish to thrive and reproduce Keep your favorite fishing spots well vegetated For more tips and information visit httpwaterepagovtypelakesindexcfm

Protect Our Native Species from Disease and InvansivesIT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO TAKE FISH OF ANY SPECIES FROM ANY BODY OF WATER AND STOCK IT IN RHODE ISLAND WATERS

By taking fish from either in-state or out-of-state and placing it in another body of water in RI you risk introducing disease and parasites to native fish You also risk introducing invasive species to that waterway Invasive species overtake the native species and significantly alter stream ecology For more infor-mation or for stocking permits please call (401) 789-7481

Rhode Island Environmental PoliceThe mission of the Environmental Police is to protect our nat-ural resources and ensure compliance with all environmental conservation laws through law enforcement and education

The history of the Environmental Police dates back to 1842 when the first game wardens were appointed to the Com-mission of Shellfisheries

Today Rhode Islandrsquos Environmental Police Officers are sworn law enforcement officers who are responsible for patrolling and enforcing all laws rules and regulations per-taining to the statersquos fish wildlife boating safety and marine resources as well as all criminal and motor vehicle laws within the state parks and management areas Officers patrol over 60000 acres of state land 92 salt and freshwater boat launching and fishing areas 300 miles of rivers and streams and 417 miles of coastline They are also cross-deputized with the US Fish amp Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fish-eries Service During their patrols they educate the public on the protection of our natural resources and provide safety for the public while enjoying Rhode Islandrsquos outdoors

To report emergencies or violations call (401) 222-3070 24hr line


Designated Trout Waters

Name Location

Abbots Run Brook Cumberland

Adamsville Brook amp Pond Tiverton amp Little ComptonAldrich Brook (Butterfly Pond) LincolnAlton Pond 2 Richmond amp HopkintonAshaway River Hopkinton

Ashville Pond 2 Hopkinton

Barber Pond South Kingstown

Beach Pond 2 Exeter

Beaver River 2 Richmond

Big River 2 West Greenwich

Blackstone River Cumberland amp Lincoln

Branch River Burrillville

Brandy Brook GlocesterBreakheart Brook 2 ExeterBreakheart Pond 2 Exeter amp West GreenwichBrickyard Pond BarringtonBrowning Mill Pond ExeterBrushy Brook HopkintonBucks Horn Brook CoventryCalifornia Jimrsquos South KingstownCarbuncle Pond 2 Coventry

Carolina Trout Pond 2 RichmondCass Pond 3 WoonsocketChepachet River Glocester amp BurrillvilleChickasheen Brook 2 South KingstownClear River Burrillville Deep Pond (Arcadia) 1 2 ExeterDexter Pond ScituateDolly Cole Brook FosterDunderry Brook (including Wigwam Pond) Little Compton

Eight Rod Farm Pond TivertonFalls River 2 Exeter amp West GreenwichFlat River 2 ExeterFoster Green Acres Pond FosterFrenchtown Park Pond East GreenwichFrosty Hollow Pond 2 3 ExeterGeneva Brook amp Pond 3 North ProvidenceHarris River WoonsocketHopkins Mill Pond 2 FosterHunt River E Greenwich amp N KingstownJL Curran Reservoir 2 CranstonLapham Pond 3 BurrillvilleLloyd Kenney Pond 3 HopkintonLog House Brook HopkintonMeadow Brook 2 RichmondMeadow Brook Pond 2 Richmond

Name Location

Melville Ponds 2 PortsmouthMemorial Park Pond LincolnMeshanicut Brook CranstonMoosup River 2 CoventryMowry AL Pond 1 2 SmithfieldOlney Pond 2 Lincoln WoodsParris Brook 2 Exeter

Pawcatuck River 2 Hopkinton Richmond Charles-town Westerly

Pawtuxet River (north branch) 2 Scituate amp CranstonPawtuxet River (south branch) Coventry amp West WarwickPeck Pond 2 BurrillvillePeeptoad Brook GlocesterPonaganset River 2 FosterPondarosa Park Pond 3 Little ComptonRoaring Brook amp Ponds 2 ExeterRound Top Brook 2 BurrillvilleRound Top Ponds 2 BurrillvilleSaint Maryrsquos Pond PortsmouthSaugatucket River South KingstownSeidelrsquos Pond 3 CranstonShippee Saw Mill Pond 2 FosterSilver Spring Lake 2 North KingstownSilvyrsquos Brook 2 CumberlandSilvyrsquos Pond 2 3 CumberlandSimmons Mill Pond 2 Little ComptonSlater Park Pond 3 PawtucketSpring Grove Pond GlocesterStafford Pond 2 TivertonSylvesterrsquos Pond WoonsocketTarbox Pond 2 West GreenwichTarkiln Pond Burrillville amp North SmithfieldTiogue Lake CoventryTiverton Trout Pond 2 TivertonTucker Pond 2 South KingstownUpper Rochambeau Pond 1 LincolnWallum Lake BurrillvilleWatchaug Pond 2 CharlestownWillett Pond East ProvidenceWinsor Brook FosterWood River 2 Exeter Hopkinton amp RichmondWoonasquatucket River SmithfieldWyoming Pond 2 Hopkinton amp RichmondAll designated trout waters are stocked prior to the opening day of trout season Numbers following area names refer to the following1 Fly fishing only2 State-owned or controlled public access3 Minors fourteen (14) years of age and younger only

General information

Diadromous Fish Regulations1 No person shall land catch take or attempt to catch or take any river

herring which includes alewives Alosa pseudoharengus or blueback herring Alosa aestivalis from any freshwater or marine waters of the state of Rhode Island Possession of any alewives or blueback herring at any time is prohibited and shall be evidence prima facie that said herring was taken in violation of this regulation

2 No person shall erect any artificial obstruction to fish passage in any stream or in any way alter the natural stream bottom to hinder the passage of fish

ShadNo person shall take any American shad (Alosa sapidissima) from the fresh waters of the state or possess any American shad taken from the freshwaters of the state

SalmonNo person shall take any Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from the Pawcatuck River downstream of the Potter Hill Dam

SmeltNo person shall take any smelt (Osmerus mordax) by any means from any stream or river system in the state with the exception of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly

American EelThe creel or possession limit for American eel (Anguilla rostrata) shall be twenty-five (25) fish per day per person either singular or in aggregate and the minimum size shall be nine (9) inches from tip of snout to tip of tail No person shall take am eel from the freshwaters of the state unless in possession of a valid RI Freshwater Fishing License No American eel may be commercially harvested from the freshwaters of the state and of-fered for sale without a valid commercial license per RI Marine Fisheries (RIMF) regulations If harvesting commercially with a valid commercial fishing license from the freshwater of the state fishermen must adhere to regulations as set forth in RIMF regulations Part VII (Minimum Sizes of FishShellfish) section 7161

Fish Ladders1 Trespass within or any obstruction of the entrance or exit of any fish

ladder in the state is prohibited

2 For the purpose of regulating anadromous fishes all fish ladders owned and operated by the state are set aside as fish cultivation facil-ities pursuant to Chapters 20-12-1 and 20-12-5 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island

3 No person shall catch or attempt to catch any fish within one-half mile (12 mile) from the outlet of any fish ladder unless otherwise permitted The areas below each fish ladder where fishing will be permitted shall be designated with an official boundary marker or informational sign

Freshwater Fishing Area Restrictions1 FLY FISHING ONLY The following waters are restricted to the use

of artificial flies a conventional fly rod and a single action reel Deep Pond (Arcadia) Exeter AL Mowry Smithfield Upper Rochambeau Pond Lincoln

2 CHILDREN ONLY The following waters are restricted to fishing by persons fourteen (14) years of age and younger Lloyd Kenney Pond Hopkinton Slater Park Pond Pawtucket Lapham Pond Burrillville Silvyrsquos Pond Cumberland Ponderosa Park Pond Little Compton Seidelrsquos Pond Cranston Cass Pond Woonsocket Frosty Hollow Pond Exeter Geneva Brook and Pond N Providence

Please note the following Cass Slater Park and Ponderosa Park Ponds are restricted only for

the first two days of the season the 11th amp 12th of April 2015 FOR CHILDREN ONLY

Porous Sole Wader Ban in Rhode Island Freshwaters Stop the Spread of DidymoWhat is DidymoDidymosphenia geminata also known as lsquoDidymorsquo or lsquoRock Snotrsquo is an invasive one-celled colonial diatom (algae) notorious for the destruction of trout waters in the United States and in other parts of the world This microscopic alga reproduces prolifically and produces large quantities of stalk material that can cover a stream bed up to eight inches deep

How can Didymo spread It has been discovered that the principle means of infestation is through contaminated fishing gear The chief culprit is felt wading foot gear which has the ability to retain water deep inside its fibers It only takes one cell for the diatom to reproduce

Where is it foundNot in Rhode Island yet However there is cause for concern since Didymo was found recently in nearby Connecticut waters The diatom has already infested freshwater systems in Vermont New Hampshire New York Maryland and Penn-sylvania Western and mid-western states are also infested Many anglers travel between states to fish for trout and salmon increasing the chance of contaminating Rhode Island waters

What is Rhode Island DEM doing to prevent Didymorsquos spread With increased angler traffic among the states Didymorsquos threat to our waters is severe Therefore to prevent this dia-tom from spreading into our premier fishing waters Rhode Island has instituted a ban on the use of foot gear with ex-ternal felt soles or other natural or synthetic porous material capable of absorbing liquid that is attached to the soles of wading foot gear in any freshwaters of the state

Where can I get more informationFor more information contact us at (401) 789-7481

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SaltwaterFreshwater Boundaries

River Town Interface

Pawcatuck River Westerly Bridge crossing US Route 1

Mastapuxet Brook Westerly Point at which Brook empties into Mastuxet Cove

King Tom Ninigret Ponds Charlestown Spillway at the South end of King Tom Pond

Factory Pond Outlet South Kingstown Seaward opening of culvert under Teal Road

Mill Pond Outlet to Cards Pond South Kingstown Bridge on Moonstone Beach Road crossing west neck of Card Pond

Smelt Brook South Kingstown Bridge closest to the outlet into Point Judith Pond

Saugatucket River South Kingstown Downstream side of the Main Street Bridge in Wakefield

Gilbert Stuart Brook North Kingstown Point at which brook empties into the Pettaquamscutt (Narrow) River

Wesquage Pond Narragansett Culvert at the outlet to Bonnet Shores Beach

Annaquatucket River North Kingstown Point at which river empties into Bissel Cove

Cocumscussoc Brook North Kingstown Bottom of the first riffle upstream of Wickford Cove

Potowomut River North Kingstown East Greenwich Forge Road spillway

Maskerchugg River East Greenwich Boston Post Road (US Route 1) spillway

Gorton Pond Outlet Warwick West of the Amtrak Railroad Bridge

Tuscatucket Brook Warwick Downstream side of the West Shore Road Bridge

Old Mill Creek Warwick Entirely tidal

Warner Brook Warwick Draper Avenue Bridge

Buckeye Brook Warwick Point at which the stream empties into Narragansett Bay

Lockwood Brook Warwick Downstream side of West Shore Road Bridge

Spring Green Pond Outlet Warwick Downstream side of the Warwick Avenue (RI Route 117A) Bridge

Pawtuxet River Warwick Providence Narragansett Parkway spillway

Woonasquatucket River Providence Downstream side of US Route 1N Bridge

Moshassuck River Providence Point of confluence with the Woonasquatucket River

BlackstoneSeekonk River Pawtucket Main Street spillway

Ten Mile River East Providence Omega Pond spillway

Annawomscutt Brook Barrington Piling Chain Company spillway on Bay Spring Avenue

Mussachuck Creek Barrington Downstream side of the Washington Road Bridge

Runnins River East Providence Seekonk MA Downstream side of Mink Street (RI 114A) Bridge

Kickamuit River Warren Warren Reservoir spillway

Sin and Flesh Brook Tiverton Downstream side of the Highland Avenue Bridge

Nonquit Pond Tiverton Bridge at Pond Bridge Road

Pachet Brook Tiverton Downstream side of the West Main Road (RI Route 77) Bridge

Dunderry Brook Little Compton Downstream side of Swamp Road Bridge

Cold Brook Little Compton Point at which the brook empties into Quicksand Pond

Maidford River Middletown Downstream side of Paradise Avenue Bridge

Goose Neck Cove Newport Entirely tidal

Lily Pond Newport Outlet

Almy Pond Newport Outlet

Prince Pond (Tiffany Pond) Barrington Point at which the stream enters the Barrington River


Article fishways

R E S T O R I N G M I G R A T O R Y F I S H T O

Rhode Island Rivers and StreamsBy Phillip Edwards Supervising Biologist - Freshwater and Anadromous Fisheries RIDEM Fish and Wildlife

In Rhode Island one of the early signs of spring is the arrival of anadromous fish to our coastal streams rivers and ponds Two species of anadromous fish that spawn in our freshwaters are American shad and river herring (river herring is the collective term for alewife and blueback herring) These fish hatch in freshwa-ter and mature in marine waters Once the eggs hatch the larval fish remain in the freshwater until summer and fall when as juveniles they migrate to sea They spend three to four years at sea before returning to their native freshwater systems to spawn completing the life cycle Rhode Island river herring and American shad stocks are iteroparous meaning they are capa-ble of repeat spawning in successive years

During the industrial revolution many dams were built to harness energy These dams also prevented anadromous fish from reaching valu-able spawning and nursery habitat In many cases fish runs diminished or disappeared en-tirely River herring and shad are not capable of jumping so even the slightest obstruction may be impassable Since the passage of the Anad-romous Fish Conservation Act of 1965 the Di-vision of Fish and Wildlife has worked towards restoring anadromous fish to Rhode Island These efforts include monitoring anadromous fish populations throughout the state part-nering with various organizations on habitat

restoration projects conducting anadromous fish stocking providing seasonal adjustments and maintenance to existing fishways setting harvest regulations and representing the state at regional meetings The primary goal of this program is to create self-sustaining runs of anadromous fish to selected river systems in Rhode Island without the aid of stocking or lift-ing A secondary goal is to create river connec-tivity by providing continuous unobstructed passage for aquatic organisms and resident fish such as trout catfish and bass

Each spring the Division of Fish and Wild-life monitors returning adults by installing electronic fish counters and conducting direct count methods Direct count methods include monitoring at fishway traps and working with volunteers from local watershed groups to monitor run sizes throughout the state The run size estimates are important in develop-ing recommendations for future river herring regulations The 2006 river herring closure in RI marine and freshwaters was imposed due to drastic declines in spawning stock size During this same time period neighboring states Massachusetts and Connecticut also experienced declines in run sizes and imposed closures Preliminary results in recent years show there has been some improvement in RI run sizes since the closure but current run

sizes are still well below the estimated run sizes recorded prior to the decline in the early 2000s (Figure 1) The RI river herring moratorium will continue in Rhode Island through 2015 Prior to the closure in 2006 the freshwater daily river herring limit was twelve fish per day and closed Sunday Monday and Tuesday with no marine regulations in place During this time river herring were primarily harvested for bait but were also consumed

There are many theories for the drastic decline in run sizes prior to 2006 including overfishing an increase in predators an ocean by-catch fishery and a degradation or loss of freshwater nursery and spawning habitat Many state and federal agencies marine fishery councils and private organizations are looking at a variety of issues and considering future management measures to protect river herring stocks In addition the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Amendment 2 (2009) of the River Herring Fisheries Manage-ment Plan (FMP) requires states to submit an approved sustainability plan for recreational and commercial river herring fisheries States that did not provide approved plans were required to close their river herring fisheries on January 1 2012 All east coast states are cur-rently closed with the exception of Maine New Hampshire New York North Carolina and

Pawcatuck River fishways On the left is the Kenyon Mill rock ramp a natural fishway Inset on the right is the Horseshoe Falls fishway a concrete Denil fish ladder

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South Carolina which have approved ASMFC sustainable plans in place as required under Amendment 2 to the Shad and River Herring FMP which allow for some retention of river herring from state water fisheries The Ameri-can shad FMP has similar provisions in place to protect shad stocks along the east coast

The Division also monitors juvenile river herring exiting freshwater systems and the marine section monitors juveniles and adult river herring in marine waters Juvenile river herring surveys include seine surveys trapnets and electrofishing techniques Marine time series include the RI Trawl Survey (since 1979) the Narragansett Bay Seine Survey (since 1988) and the RI Coastal Pond Survey (since 1993) Juvenile abundance indices and growth rate data are collected during these surveys

Currently throughout Rhode Island many fish passage restoration projects are planned underway or just-recently completed The Department of Environmental Management supports and partners with many government agencies non-government organizations local watershed groups and private owners on a variety of these tasks Projects include construction of new fishways dam removals collapsed culvert repairs and installing juvenile chutes and diverters Prior to construction most projects require studies or applications of feasibility design planning and permitting Project management teams consist of engineers and biologists who design and select the best

Figure 1 Rhode Island River Herring

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fish passage alternative for a particular site The selection process depends on watershed size site conditions access obstruction height target species and cost of alternatives In most cases the first option for fish passage is dam removal which includes removing the barrier and creat-ing a free flowing river system Unfortunately in some cases dam removal is not feasible and installing a new traditional or nature-like fishway may be the preferred alternative Rhode Island Rivers that are benefiting from these collaborative efforts include the Annaquatucket Blackstone Kickemuit Pawcatuck Pawtuxet Saugatucket Ten Mile and Woonasquatucket

The Division stocks anadromous fish to sup-plement existing runs reestablish extirpated

systems and reintroduce fish to a restored area Fish are acquired from out-of-state sources and existing Rhode Island systems Ripe adult river herring and shad are loaded onto tank trucks and transplanted to restored areas Adults spawn in the new systems juveniles imprint and three to four years later the juveniles return as adults to spawn in the new system In the anticipation of a future fish passage project the Division may transplant adults before com-pletion to jump-start the restored system In addition to stocking adults the Division has partnered with the USFWS North Attleboro Fish Hatchery to stock American shad fry raised at the hatchery into the Pawcatuck and Pawtuxet River each year since 2010

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Yellow Eel Exit of eel ramp at Rising Sun Fishway on the Woonasquatucket RiverRoutine daily monitoring of gravity fed eel ramp

at Hamilton Fishway on the Annaquatucket River

Article american eel

S P O T L I G H T O N

The American EelBy Patrick McGee Biologist - Freshwater and Anadromous Fisheries RIDEM Fish and Wildlife

The American eel (Anguilla rostrata) has a broad distribution throughout the Atlantic seaboard Its northern range stretches up to Greenland and down throughout eastern Canada the United States and Central Amer-ica The southern range stretches across the northern coast of South America to the island of Trinidad Adult and juvenile eels inhabit freshwater ponds streams and lakes as well as brackish coastal waters and estuaries They can live and grow in these habitats for up to 30 years before making a remarkable ocean bound journey to reproduce

What makes the American eel truly unique is that they are the only catadromous fish in all of North America That is while they live for-age and grow in freshwater habitats the Amer-ican eel will migrate thousands of miles to sea to spawn While the exact location remains a mystery to scientists we know this amazing life cycle begins somewhere in the Sargasso Sea

Adult eels migrate to the Sargasso Sea located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean and spawn The eggs spawned in the Sargasso will develop into a larval phase known as lepto-cephali From here they drift on ocean currents until they are strong enough to actively swim and cross the continental shelf as glass eels As these tiny eels disperse into the coastal rivers and estuaries beginning to feed and become pigmented they begin their next life stage and are called elvers The elvers develop into yellow eels where they will remain in freshwater anywhere from 5 to 30 years Once the yellow eels are ready to spawn they will undergo their last major transformation At this stage as they prepare for their long final migration their di-gestive tract begins to dissolve requiring them to function solely on stored energy They begin to shift to a silvery-gray coloration making them more difficult to see by marine predators

The American eel is an often overlooked yet spectacularly interesting animal that has become the focus of widespread conservation efforts throughout the eastern United States particularly here in Rhode Island

Now called silver eels they will leave their freshwater homes and begin their journey to spawn in the Sargasso where a new generation will begin this complex life cycle all over again

Why are eels so importantEels play an important biological role in both freshwater and marine habitats Adult eels are predators in freshwater habitats helping to keep other fish populations in check Larval juvenile and adult eels are also an important forage source for marine freshwater and avian predators alike They are also of commercial importance While once a staple of US fisher-ies eel harvests have been on the decline over the last several decades However there is still demand both locally and internationally for American eel Additionally they remain an important bait fish especially recreationally for sport fish such as striped bass


Fluorescent Orange RequirementAll users of State Management Areas are required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight flourescent orange worn above the waist and visible in all directions from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the third Saturday in April to the last day of May annually and during established mourning dove season and wild turkey season 500 square inches is required by all users of manage-ment areas and undeveloped state parks during all portions of shotgun deer seasons Flourescent camouflage does not meet these requirements The hunter orange must be worn above the waist and be visible in all directions Examples are a hat that covers 200 square inches or a combination of a hat and vest covering 500 square inches

Largemouth Bass VirusRIDEM in collaboration with the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Fish and Wildlife Service first began testing bass from Rhode Island lakes and ponds in 2006 for Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) To date only two sites in Rhode Island have tested positive for LMBV Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park (2011) and Echo Lake in Pascoag (2014)

The virus itself is specific to bass and does not impact any other species of fish Common symp-toms of the virus include hyper-buoyancy spiral swimming and lethargy which are attributed to damage to the swim bladder Infected fish may not exhibit any signs of the virus until it is activated by stressful en-vironmental conditions such as high water tem-peratures low oxygen levels droughts second-ary injuries or bacterial infections These are conditions that could trigger LMBV and potentially cause fish kills While fish health biologists have indicated that LMBV is a naturally-occurring fish virus that does not pose a human health risk for people who eat or handle infected fish all freshwater fish should be thoroughly cooked before being consumed

DEMrsquos Division of Fish and Wildlife advises anglers to mini-mize the spread of LMBV by not transplanting bass from one water body to another draining cleaning and drying boats motors and fishing gear between each use not releasing bait fish into any water body minimizing the stress to bass caught and released as much as possible during periods of high water temperatures and reporting all fish kills to the Department at (401) 222-3070 DEM and its federal partners will continue to test Rhode Island lakes and ponds for LMBV

Juvenile American eel

Whatrsquos happening to the American eelThe American eel is an extremely adaptive species and therefore still in-habits most of its historical range However they are much less abundant than they once were going back as recently as the 1970s and early 80s Stressors on eel populations include habitat fragmentation due to dams overfishing predation and water pollution Dams and other natural and man-made barriers not only fragment habitat but can prevent or hinder both upstream and downstream migrations The US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service were petitioned in 2004 seeking listing for the American eel under the US Endangered Species Act At that time the agencies determined listing was unwarranted However they were petitioned again in 2010 at which time a more extensive review was ordered This review is still underway with an agreement that USFWS will publish its ruling by September 30 2015

What are we doing to helpThe Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife has increased efforts to protect and manage eel populations within the state Most notably has been the installation and monitoring of eel ramps throughout the statersquos watersheds These ramps which are modified Irish elver ramps have been installed at a number of fish ladder sites to aid glass eels and elvers in their upstream migrations In addition to installing ladders RIFW conducts annual young-of-the-year glass eel surveys in two locations In accordance with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and Federal Aid Sports Fish compliance requirements a 12 week mon-itoring program takes place each year on both the Pettaquamscutt and Annaquatucket Rivers This sampling occurs from early spring through July and is meant to monitor glass eel migrations and recruitment levels through these river systems In addition to the existing ramps the Divi-sion has been busy planning eel ladders for new fish passage projects as well as at existing fish ladder sites Currently work is being planned or is already underway on the Pawcatuck Saugatucket and Ten Mile Rivers Once complete the goal is for these ladders to aid in the migration and dispersal of young eels throughout these freshwater systems

Effective January 1 2014 RIDEM passed emergency regulations decreasing creel possession limits of American eel from 50 to 25 while increasing the minimum length from six inches to nine to comply with ASMFC requirements Rhode Island continues to be closed to the har-vest of glass eels

Rhode Island continues to advance its American eel programs by including new ramp technology in its fish ladders and applying new sur-veying techniques to its monitoring programs With the American eel gaining increased attention both nationwide and internationally hopes are high that we can be a part of the effort to conserve eel populations for generations to come


General Boating Regulation GuidelinesThe following is a brief summary of Rhode Islandrsquos boating regulations For detailed information please refer to Division of Enforcementrsquos The Handbook of RI Boating Laws and Regulations Title 46 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island or contact the Division of Enforcement

1 DEM Conservation and Boating Safety Officers harbormasters and police officers have authority to enforce state laws and regulations on all state tidal and non-tidal waters

2 It shall be a misdemeanor for any person operating a vessel on Rhode Island waters to refuse to stop or move on the oral command of a DEM Conservation or Boating Safety Officer a harbormaster or a police officer

3 Every motorboat operating on the waters of the state must be num-bered in accordance with the laws and regulations of this state with applicable federal law or with an approved numbering system of another state The number must be prominently displayed on each side of the bow of the boat

4 Required Safety Equipment

a Personal Flotation Devices (PFDrsquos) - All vessels must have at least one approved type IIIIII or V PFD for each person on board For vessels 16 feet long or longer one additional throw able type IV PFD is required

b Fire Extinguishers -All mechanically-propelled vessels except those that are less than 26 feet long and powered by outboard motors must carry one B-I USCG-approved fire extinguisher Motorboats 26 feet to 40 feet in length and longer must carry either two (2) B-I USCG-approved fire extinguishers or one B-II extinguisher Vessels 40 feet to 65 feet must carry three B-I or one B-I and one B-II

c Visual Distress Signals (VSD) - Vessels used on RI waters must be equipped with proper visual distress signals that are USCG approved in serviceable condition and readily accessible Vessels under 26 ft require 3 night VSDs while those 26 feet or longer require both 3 day and 3 night VSDs

d Whistle (horn) and Bell - All vessels must carry an efficient sound-producing device (whistle or horn) Vessels 12 meters (36 feet) in length or longer must also carry a bell

5 All motorboats must carry and display the proper navigation lights for their size class when operating between sunset and sunrise and during daylight periods of reduced visibility

6 All vessels equipped with an engine must have a factory-type muffler or exhaust water manifold installed on the engine or another effec-tive muffling system for noise reduction purposes

7 No person shall operate any motorboat or vessel or manipulate any water skis surfboard or similar device in a reckless manner so as to endanger the life limb or property of another

8 Any person transporting a child under thirteen (13) years of age in a recreational vessel less than 65 ft in length on the waters of this state shall require that the child wear a personal flotation device approved by the USCG when underway unless below deck or in a closed cabin

9 No person shall operate any motorboat or vessel in any harbor or inlet or any pond or other confined body of water in this state in excess of forty-five (45) miles per hour during the hours from sunrise to sunset and twenty-five (25) miles per hour during per ods of dark-ness or other periods of restricted visibility

10 RI law prohibits anyone from boating while intoxicated (BWI) This includes the operation of any powerboat sailboat personal water-craft water skis sailboard or similar device Intoxicated means a person is under the influence of alcohol a controlled substance or

Boating Regulation guidelines

drugs such that hisher thought or actions are impaired causing danger to others RI law sets blood alcohol limit for boating while intoxicated at 008 or greater

11 Any person SCUBA diving skin diving or snorkeling in any area where power or motorboats are operated shall place a diverrsquos warning flag on a buoy at a place of his or her submergence No person shall operated a motorboat within fifty (50) feet of a displayed diverrsquos flag

17

Tips for Releasing Live FishIf fish are to be taken as part of the daily creel limit they should be killed immedi-ately and kept cool until they can be prepared for the table If an angler wishes to release a live fish either because it is undersized or because they are practicing catch and release fishing the following procedures are recommended

1 Land the fish as quickly as possible to minimize stress to the fish Playing a fish to the point of exhaustion will lessen its chance for survival

2 Wet your hands before handling the fish dry hands will remove the fishrsquos pro-tective slime layer and leave the fish open to bacterial and fungal infections

3 Handle the fish carefully Do not use excessive force when grasping the fish Do not put fingers into the gill cavities or eye sockets A wet glove can be a useful aid in grasping the fish because it reduces the amount of pressure needed to hold the fish securely

4 Gently remove the hook to minimize damage A pair of long-nose pliers will make the job easier

5 If you are intentionally practicing catch and release fishing use artificial lures with single barbless hooks or circle hooks to minimize damage to the fish

6 Do not attempt to remove a hook that is deeply embedded in the gullet Instead cut the line off as close to the hook as possi-ble and release The fish will have a better chance of survival if the hook is left in place the hook will eventually disintegrate

7 Return the fish to the water as quickly as possible Lower it back into the water in an upright position and move it back and forth in the water to force water across its gills Once the fish revives allow it to swim away

The Ethical Angler1 Keeps only the fish he needs

2 Does not pollute properly disposes of trash or packs it back

3 Hones angling and boating skills

4 Observes angling and boating safety regulations

5 Respects other anglersrsquo rights

6 Respects property ownersrsquo rights

7 Passes on knowledge and angling skills to friends and family

8 Supports local conservation efforts

9 Does not release live bait non-native plants fish or inver-tebrates into RI waters Itrsquos against the law

10 Does not leave offal from cleaning fish at fishing sites on land or in the water instead packs it back or buries it out of sight

11 Promotes the sport of angling

12 Does not transport any invasive plant fish or inverte-brate from one water body to another

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Management Area Boating RegulationsPond Town Regulation

AL Mowry Pond Smithfield 1 3Alton Pond Hopkinton 4 13-16Asa Pond South Kingstown 4 13-16Ashville Pond Hopkinton 6 13-16Barber Pond South Kingstown 5 13-16Blue Pond Hopkinton 5 13-16Bowdish Reservoir Glocester 6 13-16 17Breakheart Pond Exeter 12 13-16Browning Mill Pond Richmond 5 13-16Carbuncle Pond Coventry 5 13-16Carolina Trout Pond Richmond 1 3Chapman Pond Westerly 6 13-16Clarkville Pond Glocester 5 13-16Deep Pond (Arcadia) Exeter 3Frosty Hollow Pond Exeter 1 3Great Swamp Dike West Kingston 2 13-16Gristmill Pond Glocester 3Indian Lake South Kingstown 6 13-16John L Curran Reservoir Cranston 12 13-16Keach Pond Glocester 6 13-16Lake Washington Glocester 5 13-16Little Round Top Pond Burrillville 1 3Locustville Pond Hopkinton 6 13-16Lower Roaring Brook Pond Exeter 3Olney Pond Lincoln 1011 13-16Pascoag Reservoir Glocester 9 13-16Pawtuxet River (Hope) Scituate 5 13-16Peck Pond Burrillville 3Round Top Pond Burrillville 3Shippee Saw Mill Pond Foster 5 13-16Silver Spring Lake North Kingstown 5 13-16Simmons Mill Pond Little Compton 5 13-16Smith and Sayles Reservoir Glocester 6 13-16Spring Lake Burrillville 5 13-16Stafford Pond Tiverton 7 13-16Tucker Pond South Kingstown 6 13-16Union Pond Burrillville 5 13-16Upper Roaring Brook Pond Exeter 4 13-16Wakefield Pond Burrillville 8 13-16Wilson Reservoir Burrillville 6 7 13-16Woonasquatucket Reservoir (Stump Pond) Smithfield 6 13-16

Management Area boating regulations

1 Definition Float Tubemdashany device manufactured and sold for use as a fishing float tube Float tubes are prohibited on the following ponds Little Round Top Pond Burrillville AL Mowry Pond Smithfield Frosty Hollow Pond Exeter and Carolina Trout Pond Richmond

2 Boating is prohibited within the impoundment created by the Great Swamp dike except with official written permission Official written permission is not required from 15 July through 15 October All motors are prohibited at all times

3 Boats are prohibited on the following ponds Carolina Trout Pond Richmond Deep Pond (Arcadia) amp Frosty Hollow Pond Exeter Peck Pond Round Top Pond amp Little Round Top Pond Burrillville AL Mowry Pond Smithfield Lower Roaring Brook Pond Exeter Gristmill Pond Glocester (no public access no longer stocked)

4 The launching hauling or operation of boats with motors of any kind is prohibited from state-owned andor operated ramps on the following ponds Asa Pond South Kingstown Alton Pond Hopkin-ton and Upper Roaring Brook Ponds Exeter

5 The launching hauling and operation of boats with motors of any kind except electric trolling motors is prohibited from state-owned andor operated ramps on the following bodies of water Spring Lake amp Union Pond Burrillville Clarkville Pond amp Lake Washington Gloces-ter Shippee Saw Mill Pond Foster Pawtuxet River (Hope) Scituate Carbuncle Pond Coventry Silver Spring Lake North Kingstown Barber Pond South Kingstown Blue Pond Hopkinton Simmons Mill Pond Little Compton and Browning Mill Pond Richmond

6 The use of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower on boats launched hauled or operated from state-owned andor operated ramps is prohibited on the following bodies of water Wilson Res-ervoir Burrillville Keach Pond Smith and Sayles Reservoir (Sand Dam) amp Bowdish Reservoir Glocester Woonasquatucket Reservoir (Stump Pond) Smithfield Indian Lake amp Tucker Pond South Kings-town Ashville Pond amp Locustville Pond Hopkinton and Chapman Pond Westerly

7 No person shall use a motor in excess of ten (10) horsepower from state-owned andor operated ramps on Stafford Pond Tiverton and Wilson Reservoir Burrillville with the exception that the use of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower on boats launched hauled or operated from state-owned andor operated ramps on Stafford Pond Tiverton and Wilson Reservoir Burrillville is permitted for organized fishing activities possessing a valid permit from RIDEM-Fish amp Wildlife as described in Section 116 Freshwater and Anadromous Fishing Regula-tions and on page 4 of this 2015 Freshwater Fishing Abstract

8 The use of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower on boats launched hauled or operated from the state-owned ramp on Wakefield Pond Burrillville is prohibited at all times The use of any motor on a boat from this state-owned ramp except electric trolling motors is pro-hibited from 20 June to 20 September of any year inclusive

9 No person shall launch any motorboat with a motor in excess of ten (10) horsepower from state-owned andor operated ramps on Pascoag Reservoir at the state-owned launching ramp on School-house Road Glocester with the exception that permitted organized fishing activities ie tournaments shall be allowed to use motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower on the waters of Pascoag Reservoir at the state-owned launching ramp on Schoolhouse Road Glocester between the Saturday before Memorial Day and Labor Day of each year inclusive

10 The operation of boats with motors of any kind except electric troll-ing motors are prohibited on the waters of Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park on Saturdays Sundays and holidays between the Saturday before Memorial Day and Labor Day of each year inclusive

11 The operation of boats with motors of any kind except electric troll-ing motors owned by persons other than the State of Rhode Island with motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower are prohibited upon Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park except with official written permission from the Department of Environmental Management

12 The use of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower on boats launched hauled or operated on the waters of Breakheart Pond in Exeter and John L Curran State Park is prohibited

13 Only vehicles launching or landing a boat will be permitted to park in designated boat trailer parking areas

14 The mooring of boats the parking of vehicles or engaging in any other activity on land or water so as to obstruct the use of a boat launching ramp by others is prohibited

15 Boats shall be launched only at designated areas

16 Boats shall be tied up at state boat ramps for no longer than 30 minutes

17 Gated access to the boat ramp located within the George Washing-ton Management Area Campground (Bowdish Reservoir) is limited daily between 730 AM to 1000 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day Persons using the reservoir or boat ramp prior to 1000 PM for authorized uses may exit the area unrestricted by gate access times


Award programs

Rhode Island Game Fish Award ProgramAnnually RIDEM-Division of Fish amp Wildlife recognizes anglers who have caught freshwater and saltwater game fish of notable size Game Fish Awards are presented to anglers for each species of game fish caught that meet the minimum size requirements listed below Only one award will be presented to an angler for each species per year State Record Game Fish Awards are presented to the angler whose game fish catch is the largest to date of a species as determined by Division records To receive an award an angler must catch a qualifying fish by rod and reel tie-up or handline by legal means in Rhode Island waters To apply for a Game Fish Award or State Record Game Fish Award an angler must bring his or her legally-caught fish to an official weigh-in station such as a bait and tackle shop sporting goods store or grocery fish department The fish must be identified measured and weighed on a digital scale The station operator will fill out a Game Fish Award Application and sign it If keeping a fish legal sizes must be adhered to in all cases Game Fish Awards and State Record Game Fish Awards are mailed out in the the spring of the following year the fish are caught Send completed applications to RIDEM- Fish amp Wildlife 1B Camp E-Hun-Tee Place Exeter RI 02822 for verification and processing Applications can be obtained on the DEM website For questions on the Game Fish Award Program email kimberlysullivandemrigov or call (401) 539-0037

First Fish Award ProgramFirst Fish Awards are available for children catching their first fish To receive an award an angler must have caught a qualifying fish by rod and real tie-up or handline by legal means in Rhode Island First Fish Awards can be processed with information on the childrsquos catch with-out official weigh-in station verification If keeping a fish legal sizes must be adhered to Applications can be downloaded using this link wwwdemrigovtopicsfwtopicshtm First Fish Awards are sent as soon as possible Please send completed applications to RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife 1B Camp E-Hun-Tee Place Exeter RI 02822 For questions pertaining to the First Fish Award program please contact Kimberly Sullivan at kimberlysullivandemrigov or (401) 539-0037

Gamefish Award Qualifying WeightsLengths (Except First Fish Awards)

Qualifying Freshwater Weights or Lengths

Smallmouth Bass 4 lbs White Catfish 4 lbs

Largemouth Bass 6 lbs Chain Pickerel 4 lbs

Bluegill 9 in Northern Pike 10 lbs

Pumpkinseed 8 in Brook Trout 2 lbs

Black Crappie 12 in Brown Trout 3 lbs

Yellow Perch 12 in Rainbow Trout 3 lbs

White Perch 15 in Brown Bullhead 13 in

Qualifying Saltwater Weights

Striped Bass 50 lbs Pollack 15 lbs

Sea Bass 3 lbs Scup 2frac12 lbs

Bluefish 18 lbs Hickory Shad 5 lbs

Bonito 10 lbs Blue Shark 80 lbs

Cod 20 lbs Mako Shark 150 lbs

Winter Flounder 2 lbs Swordfish 200 lbs

Summer Flounder 8 lbs Squeteague 8 lbs

King Mackerel 3 lbs Tautog 10 lbs

Mackerel 1 lbs Bluefin Tuna 450 lbs

Yellowfin Tuna 125 lbs White Marlin 70 lbs

Hatchery employee Allen Williams helps return a largemouth bass at an ARE childrenrsquos program

Seasonal researchers Bob Greco and Caitlin Satchwill holding Northern Pike caught during electro-fishing sampling


Sportfishing records

RI Sportfishing Records 2014 - Freshwater

Species Weight Length Date Location Angler

Smallmouth Bass 5 lbs 15 oz 225 977 Wash Pond B Ferris - Wakefield RI

Largemouth Bass 10 lbs 6 oz 245 591 Carbuncle Pond N Finamore - Johnston RI

Bluegill 2 lbs 1 oz 12 887 mdash C Rizzo - Pascoag RI

Pumpkinseed 125 oz 10 501 Indian Lake J Hall - Wakefield RI

Black Crappie 3 lbs 15 776 Watchaug Pond R Sevegny - Pawtucket RI

Yellow Perch 2 lbs 4 oz 135 287 Pascoag Reservoir D LaRochelle - Glendale RI

White Perch 2 lbs 025 oz 155 1209 Narrow River P Warner - Narragansett RI

Carp 32 lbs 8 oz 37 601 Tiogue Lake S Wasilewski - Hope Valley RI

Brown Bullhead 944 lbs 185 898 mdash H Laramee - Cumberland RI

White Catfish 16 lbs 12 oz 33 894 Tiogue Lake L Angell - Coventry RI

Chain Pickerel 6 lbs 14 oz 2775 805 Beach Pond T Egan - Hope Valley RI

Northern Pike 35 lbs 475 1087 Hundred Acre Pond D LaRose - Coventry RI

Brook Trout 3 lbs 12 oz 21 1084 Wyoming Pond R Boucher Jr - Warwick RI

Brown Trout 7 lbs 9 oz 26 400 Wallum Lake R Groleau - Blackstone MA

Rainbow Trout 11 lbs mdash 491 Pawcatuck River M Wencek - Wakefield RI

Atlantic SalmonDomestic stocked (landlocked) 21 lbs 9 oz 41 104 Barber Pond R Maldonis - Arlington MA

HypothermiaHypothermia is a condition in which the body loses heat faster than it can be produced This causes a dangerous reduction of the bodyrsquos inner temperature Hypothermia results from exposure to wind and wetness A victim of hypothermia may become blue-gray in color Violent shivering develops which may give way to muscle spasms and even loss of the use of arms and legs Confu-sion and drunken-like behavior also indicate that a person may be hypothermic

To protect yourself avoid the conditions that cause hypothermia Dress warm and stay dry Know the effects the wind has on cold weather It may be 40 F (7 C) outside with the sun shining but a 10 mph wind lowers the wind-chill temperature to 28 F (-2 C) Refer to the Hypothermia Table to see the general effects cold water temperatures have on the body

When a person falls into cold water there are ways to increase the chances of survival Donrsquot discard clothing it helps trap the bodyrsquos heat Minimize movement thrashing around in cold water only leads to exhaustion and swirling water takes heat from the body more rapidly than still water Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) which will help for two reasons it lessens the need to move around in the water and it helps to insulate against heat loss When wearing a PFD a person should draw their knees into a position known as HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) If there are several people in the water huddling together with arms around each otherrsquos shoulders is the best survival technique

Treatment for hypothermia involves getting heat back into the body and raising the inner tempera-ture Skin-to-skin contact and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (even when the victim is conscious) are excellent ways to transfer heat Do not give alcohol or massage a person vigorously to treat hypother-mia a hot bath is fine for mild cases but never if the victim is unconscious For further information contact your local Red Cross Chapter

If the water temperature (F) is

Exhaustion or unconsciousness

occurs within

Expected survival time is

less than 325 less than 15 minutes less than 45 minutes

325-400 15-40 minutes 30-90 minutes

40-50 30-60 minutes 1-3 hours

50-60 1-2 hours 1-6 hours

60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours

70-80 3-12 hours 3-indefinitely

over 80 indefinitely indefinitely

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RI Sportfishing Records 2014 - Saltwater


Sea Bass 8 lbs 725 oz 26 1081 Block Island K McDuffie - Pascoag RIStriped Bass 77 lbs 64 oz 52 611 Block Island P Vican - E Greenwich RIBluefish 26 lbs 39 881 mdash D Deziel - Woonsocket RIBonito 13 lbs mdash 1095 Westerly R Gliottone - Exeter RICod 71 lbs mdash 665 mdash M Deciantis - Warwick RISummer Flounder 17 lbs 8 oz mdash 1962 Narrow River G Farmer - Warwick RIWinter Flounder 6 lbs 7 oz 23 890 Galilee A Pearson - Cranston RIKing Mackerel 12 lbs 3 oz 40 800 Point Judith A Camilleri - Chester CTAtlantic Mackerel OPENPollack 28 lbs 8 oz mdash 595 mdash A Jacobs - Lincoln RIScup 5 lbs 2025 1090 mdash J Yurwitz - Block Island RIAmerican Shad (Closed) 6 lbs 8 oz 25 485 Runnins River W Socha - Warren RIHickory Shad 2 lbs 11 oz 20rdquo 1189 Narrow River M Pickering - Lincoln RIBlue Shark 431 lbs 2 oz 12rsquo6 1106 Cox Ledge G Gross - Fairfield NJMako Shark 718 lbs 10rsquo6 693 S Block Island W Alessi - Boston MASwordfish 434 lbs 13rsquo6 811 Hydro Canyon L DeFusco - W Warwick RISqueteague 16 lbs 872 oz 36 507 Greenwich Bay R Moeller - N Kingstown RITautog 21 lbs 4 oz mdash 1154 Jamestown CW SunquistBluefin Tuna 1142 lbs mdash 971 Block Island J DempseyYellowfin Tuna 265 lbs 6 1097 The Dip R Hughes - Arlington MAWhite Marlin 125 lbs 8 05 887 S Block Island J Luty Sr - Preston CT

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Table of Contents 2 Directorrsquos Message 3 License Information 3 Free Fishing Days 4 Fishing Activities Requiring

a Permit 4 Prohibited Activities 4 Catch a Golden Trout 5 Seasons Creel Limits and

Minimum Size Limits 6 Article - Aquatic Resource

Education (ARE) Program 8 Fish Consumption Advisory 9 Designated Trout Waters

10 Diadromous Fishing Regulations

10 Freshwater Fishing Area Restrictions

11 SaltwaterFreshwater Boundaries

12 Article - Restoring Migratory Fish to Rhode Island Rivers and Streams

14 Article - The American Eel 16 Boating Regulations 19 Award Programs 20 Sportfishing Records

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Governor Gina M Raimondo

RI Department of Environmental Management

DirectorJanet L Coit

Associate Director Larry Mouradjian

Assistant Director for Natural ResourcesCatherine A Sparks

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Freshwater Fisheries Section

Christine A Dudley Deputy Chief of Freshwater and Anadromous Fisheries

Phillip A Edwards Supervising Fisheries Biologist

Alan D Libby Principal Fisheries Biologist

Patrick McGee Fisheries Biologist

Peter M Angelone Principal Fisheries Biologist amp Hatchery Manager

Veronica J Masson Federal Aid Coordinator

Aquatic Resource EducationKimberly M Sullivan

Principal Fisheries BiologistAquatic Resource Education Coordinator

RI DFW Education Center1B Camp E-Hun-Tee

Exeter RI 02822(401) 539-0019

kimberlysullivandemrigov

RI Division of Fish and WildlifeGreat Swamp Field Headquarters

277 Great Neck RoadWest Kingston RI 02892

(401) 789-7481 bull fishandwildlifedemrigov

Division of Law EnforcementSteven H Hall Chief

24hr Violation Line (401) 222-3070



FreshwaterFishing

Our MissionOur mission is to ensure that the Freshwater Marine and Wildlife resources of the State of Rhode Island will be conserved and managed for equitable and sustainable use

This guide contains a partial compilation of state laws and regulations pertaining to freshwater fishing and other related information For more detailed information refer to Title 20 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island or visit wwwdemrigov






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Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























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occurs within






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21







6AM - 8PM






General information























Browning Mill Pond




3-5 7-10 Dec 1 - Feb 29 2 None












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ning

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ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM








3-5 7-10 Dec 1 - Feb 29 2 None












tail













6



Article education













7




















General information

















Name Location





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General information























10












































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13





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Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM





6



Article education













7




















General information

















Name Location





Beach Pond 2 Exeter








Name Location




General information























10












































Article fishways










13





0

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2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM





7




















General information

















Name Location





Beach Pond 2 Exeter








Name Location




General information























10












































Article fishways










13





0

50000

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1999

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2002

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM






General information

















Name Location





Beach Pond 2 Exeter








Name Location




General information























10












































Article fishways










13





0

50000

100000

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250000

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1999

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2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM







Name Location





Beach Pond 2 Exeter








Name Location




General information























10












































Article fishways










13





0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

300000

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM





General information























10












































Article fishways










13





0

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1999

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2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM
















































Article fishways










13





0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

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1999

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2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM





13





0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

300000

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Spaw

ning

Sto

ck Size


Mora tori um




Est 1954





December 27th 2012



YES YOU CAN

Ray 786-319-1367 John 786-394-3536




176 BampC










































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM














































17




























Island
























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM



























Award programs



















































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM































occurs within






60-70 2-7 hours 2-40 hours



21







6AM - 8PM





21







6AM - 8PM





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