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No license needed on some piers
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tipsFishing piers in Rhode Island
We list 4 fishing piers in 4 towns across Rhode Island. From long piers to small docks and shore access: all public, all without a boat.
Cranston 1
- Randall Pond Fishing Dock · Randall Pond
Foster 1
- Ponaganset River Acccess · Ponaganset River
Pascoag 1
- Lake Washington Fishing Area · Lake Washington
Wakefield-Peacedale 1
- State Pier · Point Judith Pond
Fishing piers by city in Rhode Island
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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Rhode Island: questions and answers
Where are the fishing piers in Rhode Island?
We list 4 fishing piers in Rhode Island, in Cranston, Foster, Pascoag and Wakefield-Peacedale.
Which lakes and rivers have fishing piers in Rhode Island?
Among others Randall Pond, Ponaganset River, Lake Washington and Point Judith Pond.
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island a regular fishing license usually applies on piers too. Check the state wildlife agency for exemptions and free fishing days.
Other states
- New York 199
- Montana 123
- Illinois 58
- Florida 42
- California 39
- Texas 28
- New Hampshire 26
- Virginia 26
- North Carolina 24
- Vermont 24
- Pennsylvania 22
- Washington 20
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in Rhode Island