Pay lakes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 1 pay lake.
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Do you need a fishing license at a pay lake in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island requires a freshwater license for anglers 15+ in any freshwater stream or pond; only residents fishing waters on land they own/lease and live on (and immediate family) are exempt.
"No person fifteen (15) years old or older shall catch or take any fish in any freshwater stream"
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-11-1, checked November 2026. Compare every state on our pay lake license rules page.
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