Rhode Island Fishing Water Quality
Find the best fishing spots in Rhode Island with real-time water quality data
Stations with the freshest data in Rhode Island
PONAGANSET RIVER AT RSVR OUTLET AT GLOCESTER, RI
PEEPTOAD BROOK AT ELMDALE RD NR NORTH SCITUATE, RI
RUSH BROOK NEAR ELMDALE RD NEAR NORTH SCITUATE, RI
MOSWANSICUT STREAM NR NORTH SCITUATE, RI
DOLLY COLE BK AT OLD DANIELSON PK AT S FOSTER, RI
HEMLOCK BROOK AT KING ROAD NR FOSTER, RI
SWAMP BROOK AT PONAGANSETT ROAD NR CLAYVILLE, RI
CORK BK AT ROCKLAND SCITUATE RD NR CLAYVILLE, RI
QUONOPAUG BK AT RT 116 NR NORTH SCITUATE, RI
WINSOR BROOK AT WINSOR RD NEAR SOUTH FOSTER, RI
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Fishing Closures
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Regulations can change by season, species, and water body.
John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
PermanentNo FishingBlock Island National Wildlife Refuge
SpeciesNinigret National Wildlife Refuge
SpeciesNarragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
GearSachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
GearTrustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
GearAbout Fishing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers diverse fishing opportunities with 86 water quality monitoring stations tracking conditions across the state. Whether you're looking for bass, trout, catfish, or other species, our real-time water quality data helps you find the best fishing spots.
Understanding Readiness Scores
The readiness score (0–100) reflects how current and complete a station's public data is — how recently it reported and how many parameters it carries — not a grade of the water itself. A higher score means more up-to-date, more complete data. The direct assessment of water conditions (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, bacteria) is shown on each spot page, where those measured values are evaluated.
Planning Your Fishing Trip
Before heading out, always check local regulations and obtain the required fishing license. Water quality conditions can change rapidly, so we recommend checking scores on the day of your trip for the most accurate information.