Hot Spots

• According to the website GoFishn, Block Island, which is 8 miles south of Point Judith and 12 miles east of Montauk Point, is a fine spot for cod fishing, particularly in the Cox Ledge and North Rip areas.
  
  

Size Restrictions

• All cod caught off the coast of Rhode Island must be a minimum of 22 inches long in order to be retained, according to Rhode Island's 2010 recreational fishing regulations.
  
  

Possession Limits

• A limit of 10 cod per person, per day can be caught and retained off the coast of Rhode Island, according to the 2010 saltwater fishing guidelines for the state.
  
  

Fishing Licenses

• Available online at Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management's website, saltwater fishing licenses are required for all cod fishers older than age 16. As of July 2010, the license is $7 for Rhode Island residents and is good for one year. Fishing licenses are not required if fishing for cod with a licensed charter company.
  
  

Seasons

• In Rhode Island, cod fishing is open year-round, as of the 2010 fishing season.