While those infractions are bad, that is NOT the correct image for the story. The related images were posted by RI DEM on September 30 as shown in the below link. The picture of the large bass in the story was from several years ago when guys from MA got busted in RI stockpiling during commercial season.
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man.