General Information The smallest state in the continental U.S., Rhode Island is 1,054 square miles along the eastern seaboard nestled between Connecticut and Massachusetts. Densely populated and rich in nautical appeal, it has several miles of Atlantic coastline, islands and inland waterways. Capital City: Providence Largest City: Providence Sport Fishing Despite its small size, Rhode Island offers the angler some excellent saltwater and inland fishing. 400 miles of shoreline are complete with harbors, tidal bays, rivers, and estuaries, which all provide good striped bass, sea bass, bluefish, mackerel, and kingfish fishing much of the year until migration moves the fish offshore. Groundfish provide the angler with some excellent table fare. Winter flounder, tautog, cod, scup and pollock are found inshore in deeper water. Offshore anglers enjoy catches of bluefin tuna, white marlin, swordfish and bonito. Rhode Island's inland fisheries, overshadowed by the excellent saltwater fishing, should not be overlooked. The state's inland ponds, streams, lakes and rivers provide easy access and productive angling for rainbow, brook and brown trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, pickerel, Atlantic salmon, American shad, and panfish. Wood River has some holdover population of trout, and large brown trout of over five pounds are commonly caught by anglers. Hunting Rhode Island's total size and population density restrict hunting opportunity and species that can be legally taken. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, pheasant, quail, rabbit, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, raccoon, and fox can be taken during appropriate seasons. Migratory birds such as ducks and geese, crow, snipe, rail, woodcock, mourning doves and gallinules are also hunted. For information on licensing, seasons, limits, rules and regulations, please visit the Rhode Island Hunting Information website.