Can I Keep?American plaice (dab) Regulations in Rhode Island (2026)
Recreational american plaice (dab) rules in Rhode Island saltwater, as published by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Marine Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
14"
Bag limit
No limit
Season
1/1 - 12/31
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Recreational American plaice (dab) rules in Rhode Island
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 14"
- Bag limit
- No limit
- Season
- 1/1 - 12/31
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 12"
- Bag limit
- No limit
- Season
- 1/1 - 12/31
Quick answers
What is the american plaice (dab) size limit in Rhode Island?
14".
How many american plaice (dab) can I keep in Rhode Island?
No limit.
When is american plaice (dab) season in Rhode Island?
1/1 - 12/31. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More groundfish & flatfish in Rhode Island
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- Haddock
- Monkfish (Goosefish)
- Pollock
- Skate
- Summer Flounder (Fluke)
- Winter Flounder (Blackback)
- Witch Flounder (Gray Sole)
- Yellowtail Flounder
All Rhode Island saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Marine Fisheries. Most anglers need a Rhode Island saltwater license or registry: get one here.