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Kayak Outing – Point Judith Pond

Point Judith Pond – South Kingstown

Kayak Outing – Kettle Point

Kettle Point – East Providence

Kayak Outing – Narrows Fishing Area

Narrow Fishing Area – Bristol

Kayak Outing – Walker Farm

Walker Farm at 100 acre cove Barrington

Testimony in Support of S 772 and S 501

On April 19th, RISAA offered testimony to the RI Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture in support of two bills that aim to reform the structure of the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC).

Spring Meeting – Fly Fishing Committe

We will have our Spring Meeting this Thursday at 6:30 at Gregg’s in North Kingstown.  We will go over the Outings Schedule. We will also be asking for volunteers to…
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Concern Regarding Potential Menhaden Regulation Changes

The Board of Directors of Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) is concerned by a recent recommendation made by the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council regarding potential changes to state Menhaden regulations. During its April 3, 2023 meeting, the council voted to recommend a modification to Marine Fisheries regulations that would allow commercial fishing vessels to harvest 50,000 lbs of Menhaden per week in the Menhaden Management Area (MMA), regardless of whether the MMA is open based on biomass estimates.

New England Saltwater Fishing Show

Friday is military appreciation day, sponsored by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs and RISAA. The first 200 military members and veterans get free admission! Please bring your DD214 or…
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