Not sure if it's been mentioned....

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Originally Posted by Saltheart

I thought it was , if from MA and fishing in MA , you just register with feds. YES
If from RI or MA and want to fish RI you need the RI license. NO
If from RI and want to fish RI and/or MA , you need the RI license but do not have to register with fed. MAYBE
Next year , if from MA , you need the license and can fish MA or RI. YES

Yes? No? Maybe?

The fed registration required by MA residents will allow fishing in both states beginning in 2010. Below is a excerpt from RI License bill, see section (3).

20-2.2-4. License required.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fish recreationally in the marine waters of Rhode Island without:

(1) A recreational fishing license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or

(2) A recreational fishing license or registration issued by any other exempted state that affords reciprocity to Rhode Island residents who hold recreational fishing licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; or

(3) A federal saltwater angler registration issued by the national marine fisheries service.

(b) An individual will be considered to be fishing recreationally if they are engaged in the process of angling or spearfishing, or if they possess equipment used for angling or spearfishing and are also in possession of finfish.