LCW youth at the Point

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is renowned for its fishing opportunities. Typical fish caught from the refuge shoreline are striped bass, bluefish, tautog and scup.

Anglers need a fishing permit from Rhode Island or a reciprocal state in order to fish at Sachuest Point. Visit https://dem.ri.gov/ to learn more. 

The refuge allows saltwater fishing in accordance with Rhode Island state regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1) Anglers may saltwater-fish in the Sakonnet River and Sachuest Bay from the refuge shoreline; 2) Anglers may saltwater-fish at Sachuest Beach from September 16 to March 31; 3) Anglers may night-fish after legal sunset with a refuge permit.

Night fishing permits are available at https://rhodeislandpermits.recaccess.com

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